The Dove's Nest Just a hop off the historic town square in downtown Waxahachie, The Dove's Nest offers an eclectic mix of soups, salads and entrees prepared with a new American flair in understated French country surroundings. Chef Andrew Burch and wife, Cindy Burch, welcome you. Enjoy a delicious lunch and browse Marilyn's Antiques and Gifts.
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Memoirs of Greyhound Bus Driver - Grady Hall Morgan grew up on a farm near Forreston, Texas during the 1930's and this is where his story begins. Being brought up on a farm, he learned at an early age the only way to enjoy a cotton field was from a great distance. He made up his mind that he was not going to be a farm boy any longer than necessary. Read more...
The Old Town Village Antique's -This building for over 50 years was the J.C. Penny's Store. Today it is the only three story antique mall in downtown Waxahachie. Inside The Old Town Antique Mall, there are three floors full of the unusual, the unique, the one-of-a-kind item and more just waiting to be discovered. Read more...
Review The Catfish Plantation - When the Catfish Plantation Restaurant in Waxahachie, Texas is mentioned, the first thing people usually ask is "that's the haunted restaurant, isn't it?" Yes, it is. It is known far and wide in that realm. However, we locals know they have the best catfish around. 
Vintage Life Magazines Found - This is great news for all you magazine collectors. Several weeks back we discovered a box in a local attic that contained a nice collection of Life Magazines. These magazine issues date from 1943 to 1949. There was even a November 1978 issue which featured Micky Mouse. Purchase Magazine Read more...
Historic Architecture Joshua Chapel | Joshua Chapel |
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Page 3 of 4 This church was used for many years for graduation exercises and baccalaureate services for the young people of the black community of Waxahachie. School plays and programs were presented here. Ministers and board members have reached out to help the citizens of the black community. During the ministry of the Reverend W. L. Davis a community clothing board was organized, also Penn Park Little League Baseball Club. Living conditions were bad in the community so plans were made to build apartments to accommodate lower income families. A board was selected: Carrol Davis, Joe Wedgeworth, Lebert Gibson, David L. Johnson and Henry Robinson. Name for this project was Joshua Gardens Apartments. This complex was partially financed by the Housing Authorities of Washington, D. C. The apartments were completed for a cost of eight hundred sixty two thousand six hundred one dollars and sixty-eight cents. Joshua Chapel A. M. E. Church has served its people well for over a hundred years. It is recognized for its beauty and historical significance in Waxahachie. It has been opened to the public during the Gingerbread Trail. It has received a Waxahachie City Historical Marker. The Reverend I. B. Wells is being very careful to preserve the history and the program of worship has never varied from the discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.7 |
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Winter Sale is Currently in Progress
While taking care to maintain its historical integrity, owners Alan Braswell, Donna Foster, and her brother Roy Foster, have renovated and transformed the building into their vision of what an auction house could be. That means making it as inviting and comfortable as possible to make the auction day experience an enjoyable one for everyone.
On Monday, January 26th the Five Twelve Tea House will be giving an Austalia Day Dinner.