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A
church in Bigfoot
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History
in a Pecan Shell
Originally called Connally's Store, the name was changed to
honor William
A.A. "Bigfoot" Wallace who was a resident of the area. A museum
devoted to "Bigfoot" Wallace is the main draw for visitors.
The town dates from 1865, although they didn't get a post office until
1883.
The town suffered a disastrous fire in 1903. By 1907 there were 105
students in the Bigfoot school. Devine
absorbed Bigfoot's school in the statewide sweep of school consolidations
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The
most obvious tree in Bigfoot
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Bigfoot
Attractions
Bigfoot Wallace
Museum - Open by appointment. |
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Bigfoot
Chronicles:
"Bigfoot"
Wallace -
One of Texas' colorful characters. His life and times make very entertaining
reading.
Portrait of "Bigfoot" Wallace
Courtesy Texas Ranger Museum, Waco, Texas |
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