Allen Texas is northeast of Dallas about 25 miles.
We were sitting at a stoplight in Allen recently and were tickled to see this memorial to the first train robbery in Texas!
I would take a better picture if I could find this corner again
The plaque reads:
"The first train robbery in Texas took place in Allen where railroad tracks cross Main Street. Sam Bass led the hold-up on Feb 22, 1878."
Only in Texas would a town proudly boast of having the first train robbery in the state.
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That is too funny!
ReplyDeleteThat is funny. Hope you and your family have had a good Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI love it and think it is awesome!! Love and hugs!
ReplyDeleteBits of history are what make things so interesting. Love it!
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Jann
A great little historical 'find'! Every town needs to be famous for something! Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteNot just in Texas. Our Indianapolis station had a story about the first train robbery in the US. It took place in Seymour, IN on May 22, 1866. the train robbers are buried in the local cemetery.
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