The 3, TX
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About The 3
- • Musician Billy Joe Shaver, known for outlaw country, called the 3 his hometown.
- • The First Monday Trade Days, a large flea market, originated near the 3.
- • Its location along the Missouri Pacific Railroad brought growth and prosperity.
- • Local legend claims a buried treasure lies hidden near the town square.
- • A devastating fire in 1895 destroyed much of the downtown area.
- • Established in 1848, it's named for three creeks that converge nearby.
- • The population is around 3,000, smaller than many neighboring towns.
- • The elevation is 551 feet, offering slightly rolling terrain.
- • Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching, remains a key economic driver.
- • A close-knit community, it feels like stepping back into a simpler time.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, a short drive away, have won 5 Super Bowl titles.
- • Local high school football games are a major source of community pride.
- • The area's geology is characterized by Permian-age sedimentary rocks.
- • The Clear Fork Trinity Aquifer provides groundwater to the region.
- • The endangered Dunes Sagebrush Lizard is found in the surrounding habitat.
- • The area features plant communities adapted to semi-arid conditions, including mesquite and juniper.
- • The area was historically inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Comanche.
- • U.S. Highway 380 passes through, connecting it to larger regional centers.