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 1888 City Jail | 1888 City Jail |
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Page 2 of 2 There were about twenty cells in the building. All of the cells were incorporated within the rotary cell, with the exception of the solitary confinement and the death cells. The rotary cell was constructed on the first and second floors. The cell was cylindrical and had a wall of bars around the actual cells. The wall of bars had only one door built in it. The outside wall was built stationary while the cells moved inside (but only when a prisoner was to be placed in or removed from the cell). When one prisoner in a cell was let out, all the other cells were automatically shut. There were about ten cells in each section (20 in all). The door to reach the cell area was on the Water Street side of the building. Each cell had a cot for the inmate and a water closet. A cell could accommodate one or two prisoners. Information from the Ellis County Museum  Personal Note: A Large portion of the front of this building exist and is an attorney's office. The back part of the building was converted to commerical use and is now the famous BBQ Pit run by Mrs. Rose Cameron. If you happened to be downtown this is a great place to have a meal. Their stuff baked potatoes are world famous. The Food Police will not let me have one! |
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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.