Mexia, TX
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About Mexia
- • Anna Nicole Smith, model and actress, was born and raised in Mexia.
- • The Mexia State School, once a large institution for people with intellectual disabilities, began here.
- • Oil discovery in 1912 triggered a massive population boom, transforming the small town.
- • A local legend says Bonnie and Clyde robbed the First State Bank, though evidence is disputed.
- • The Great Depression heavily impacted the oil industry, leading to economic hardship.
- • It was named for Mexican General José Antonio Mexía and founded in 1872.
- • Its population is roughly 6,500, showing slight growth in recent years.
- • Sitting at 551 feet, it's noticeably higher than much of the surrounding Blackland Prairie.
- • Agriculture and related services are mainstays of the local economy.
- • Being there evokes a feeling of small-town charm and quiet resilience.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, located about 90 miles north, are a popular regional team.
- • The Mexia Blackcats football team has a long history of competitive success in Texas.
- • The area's geology is characterized by the Midway Group, a Paleocene-era geological formation.
- • Richland Creek flows near Mexia, eventually draining into the Trinity River.
- • The area was historically inhabited by various Caddoan tribes.
- • Oil was discovered near Mexia in 1912, leading to a boom.
- • The Limestone County Courthouse, a Beaux Arts style building, was built in 1929.
- • U.S. Highway 84 runs through Mexia, connecting it to Waco and Palestine.