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History
in a Pecan ShellOriginally
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 of the late 40s. |
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most obvious tree in Bigfoot
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Bigfoot
AttractionsBigfoot
Wallace Museum - Open by appointment. |
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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 |
Frio
County TX 1907 Postal Map showing Bigfoot
(NE
of Pearsall)
Courtesy Texas General Land
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