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Waxahachie, Texas

Located in Ellis County, Texas, Waxahachie was established in 1850. Most photographed TX courthouse. Native American word.
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Founded 1850 | Population 43,000 | Peak 43,000 (2024) | County Ellis County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Waxahachie, Texas

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1850 Founded: Native word.
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1871 Incorporated: Waxahachie was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Waxahachie continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Waxahachie continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Waxahachie

Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
She Had To Sleep In Her Car After Her House Burned Down But Today She’s A Household Name
Kelly Clarkson has established a career marked by powerful vocals, down-to-earth humor, and an uncommon gift for resonating with f…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant came within outstanding distance of a major payday this week, only to walk away empty-handed a…
Jan 1, 1970
He Had Severe Asthma And Was Called ‘Odd’ Growing Up But He Became One Of America’s Biggest Stars
Long before rock legends dominated stadiums and social media created overnight stars, Ricky Nelson was already one of America’s …
Jan 1, 1970
Man Who Survived Cancer Reveals Dramatic Transformation After Investing $70,000 In Body Tattoos, Including On His Eyeballs
In a jaw-dropping display of individuality, TikTok sensation Quest Gulliford, a cancer survivor with an extensive collection of ta…
Jan 1, 1970
Contestant Misses Out On $1 Million Due To This Brutal ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle
A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left fans stunned when a contestant froze during a high-stakes Bonus Round — with a potenti…

Complete Historical Timeline

1850 Culture
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1871 Government
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2010 Culture
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2020 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Most photographed TX courthouse.
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Places in the Heart.
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Native American word.
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Waxahachie is located in Ellis County, Texas.
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Waxahachie was founded in 1850.

Famous People from Waxahachie, Texas

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Frederic Forrest
Actor, Television Actor · Born Dec 23, 1936 · Died Jun 23, 2023 (age 86)
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Morris Kirksey
Sprinter, Athletics Competitor · Born Sep 13, 1895 · Died Nov 25, 1981 (age 86)
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Byron Nelson
Golfer · Born Feb 4, 1912 · Died Sep 26, 2006 (age 94)
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Desmond Mason
Basketball Player · Born Oct 11, 1977 · Age 48
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Tevin Campbell
Actor, Singer · Born Nov 12, 1976 · Age 49

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