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cfReview 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. 
 

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  • grayhoundMemoirs 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...
  • otvThe 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. 

     

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  • cfReview 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. 
     

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  • lizVintage 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...
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gb2Ironically, in Waxahachie, this absent of progress preserved many of the historic buildings and homes. There were some unfortunate losses nevertheless and some of the historic structures were lost.  One of the most devastating losses was the Central Fire Hall in the  early 1960s. The Central Fire Station was built in the 1880s and had 100% horse drawn fire fighting equipment. This location is now a service station and store!

 

Primarily because of this absence of progress,  Waxahachie is now world-renowned for possessing an  enormous area of surviving examples of early architectural styles, including the gingerbread style from which the  Gingerbread Home Tour takes its name.  Today, one has the opportunity to visit many of these fine elegant homes and buildings and, for a moment, step back sixty to a hundred years to a time and place long since past.  You can also stroll the beautiful downtown square and see the jewel of Ellis County and Waxahachie, the Courthouse!. Completely restored to its original condition, it is really something to see inside and out. 

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If you are planning on coming to the 2008 Gingerbread Trail  or just visting, and would like information and recomendations on available accomodations, please call 972-723-0295 Our accomdations editor has expert knowledge on the best places to stay in Waxahachie and will be happy to help and recommend a hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast Inn.

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 Homes from past Gingerbread Home Tours

 


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