Bowie, TX
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About Bowie
- • Pro Football Hall of Famer, Ken Houston, was born in Bowie and played for the Oilers.
- • The unique Bowie knife design is rumored to have originated near here.
- • The arrival of the Fort Worth and Denver Railway in 1882 established the town.
- • Legend says a local ghost haunts the old Wise County Courthouse.
- • A major fire in 1916 destroyed a large portion of Bowie's business district.
- • Named in 1882 for Alamo hero James Bowie, the city was incorporated in 1884.
- • With roughly 5,000 residents, it's smaller than when it was first incorporated.
- • At 1,142 feet above sea level, the air feels remarkably fresh.
- • Ranching and agriculture remain vital to the economy.
- • Small-town charm and friendly faces create a welcoming atmosphere.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, about 90 miles away, are the closest pro sports team.
- • Bowie High School's football team, the Jackrabbits, have a storied history.
- • The area's geology features alternating layers of shale and sandstone.
- • The town lies within the Trinity River watershed.
- • White-tailed deer are a common sight in the surrounding area.
- • Post oak and blackjack oak trees are common in the local woodlands.
- • The Montague County Courthouse, built in 1884, stands as a prominent landmark.
- • U.S. Highway 81 passes through Bowie, connecting it to major cities north and south.
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