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History
in a Pecan ShellJohn
Truss, was a settler in the area in the 1890s and the town had originally been
named in his honor. For some reason the name of Truss, Texas was changed to Bug
Tussle.
Bug Tussle signs were popular with souvenir hunters and many
people would marry there to have Bug Tussle on their marriage license.
The population dwindled to only 6 in the 1960s.
The David Graham Hall
foundation took a lease on downtown Bug Tussle in the mid 1960s in an effort to
restore it. During the restoration the population increased to about 30 persons.
The name continues to draw people. Antique car clubs and other organizations
will hold events there to use the name on their programs and posters.
Unique
Town Names by Bob Bowman
Bug Tussle, in Fannin County, was originally
called Truss, but supposedly got its new name when an invasion of bugs spoiled
an ice cream social, but there are other versions... more
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