CoServ on the Road Tour 2024: Krum

The old grain silo is now an entertainment venue and event center.  Photos by NICHOLAS SAKELARIS
The old grain silo is now an entertainment venue and event center. Photos by NICHOLAS SAKELARIS

It’s only fitting to begin the 2024 CoServ on the Road Tour where it all began 87 years ago on a two-lane road north of Krum.

Here, along Farm to Market Road 2450, on Feb. 15, 1938, Denton County Electric Cooperative (DCEC) energized its first line, bringing electricity to our first Members.

Today, Krum honors its history while building a bustling, modern downtown.

While Krum always has an eye to its rich past, the growth ensures there’s plenty to look forward to in the future.

THINGS TO DO:

50 WEST

Krum’s first one-of-a-kind entertainment venue boasts an on-site restaurant serving delicious barbeque and burgers, a large selection of cold drinks, and an event lineup to rival the bigger cities. You’ll come for the fun but stay for the memories! Visit 50WestKrum.com for upcoming events and more info.

KRUM HERITAGE MUSEUM

Step back in time at the former Farmers & Merchants State Bank, where pieces of history are preserved like the original teller stations, vault, and safe. While there, you’ll also find school heritage items, displays on the railroad, a Military Wall of Honor, and much more! Stop by for a visit on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or check out their website at KrumHeritageMuseum.com.

CoServ energized its first lines along Farm-to-Market Road 2450 north of Krum. Photo by KEN OLTMANN
CoServ energized its first lines along Farm-to-Market Road 2450 north of Krum. Photo by KEN OLTMANN
Le Freak played a disco-themed concert at 50 West.
Le Freak played a disco-themed concert at 50 West.
Krum’s rich history comes alive inside the museum.
Krum’s rich history comes alive inside the museum.
The Krum Heritage Museum has artifacts from Krum ISD's history.
The Krum Heritage Museum has artifacts from Krum ISD's history.

WHERE TO EAT:

Be sure to check out these local hot spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

PortoFinos Italian Restaurant

Authentic Italian cuisine

Cowboys Restaurant

Southern-style cuisine

Smoke & Fire Burgers & BBQ

Texas brisket, burgers and sausage

Miguelito’s Mexican Restaurant

Mexican-style food made with family recipes

WHERE TO SHOP:

Krum has some one-of-a-kind shops like these:

JoyGrace & Co.

Boutique store that sells custom-made shirts and other clothes.

Bespoke Designs

Boutique shop with floral designs, home décor and accessories.

The Bore and Barrel

Full-service gunsmithing shop that custom-builds guns, sells accessories and makes repairs.

Mayor Rhonda Harrison describes Krum as a tight-knit community on the verge of a growth spurt and expects the retail base to grow soon. She said it’s inevitable that many more farmers will sell their land and more development will be coming – it’s up to the town council and city staff to ensure the growth is done in a smart responsible manner.

“I’ve lived here for 30 years now and I can’t imagine living anywhere else,” Rhonda said.