Slidell, TX
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About Slidell
- • Country singer Neal McCoy hails from the Slidell area.
- • Slidell is not known to be the origin of any particular invention or cultural movement.
- • The Fort Worth and Denver Railway established the town in the late 1880s.
- • Slidell's small size means most residents know each other well.
- • Droughts have significantly impacted Slidell's agricultural economy over the years.
- • Named after railroad attorney John Slidell, it was established in 1882.
- • With under 200 residents, it is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • At 935 feet above sea level, the air is crisp and clean.
- • Agriculture, particularly ranching, remains a vital part of the local economy.
- • A tranquil, close-knit community offering an escape from city life.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, 90 miles away, won Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
- • Local high school football rivalries are fiercely contested and deeply ingrained.
- • The area's geology is characterized by rolling hills formed from weathered Cretaceous limestone.
- • The community lies within the watershed of the Trinity River.
- • U.S. Highway 81 passes near Slidell, connecting it to Decatur and other nearby towns.
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