History in a
Pecan Shell
John 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.
© John Troesser
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