Oh, Fabienne, thank you!
For those who don't know,
Quanah, TX is the where the Lazy L Farm is located and "my" Jack and Ennis presently live. In real life, Quanah is the county seat of Hardeman County and is located 30 miles east of Childress. A few Quanah attractions:
Quanah Parker Monument: On the Courthouse Square, dedicated in 1991, this tells the story of Indian captive, Cynthia Parker, her recapture and subsequent death, and her son who became the last great Comanche Chief. One of the most interesting stories in a state known for interesting stories.
Hardeman County Museum: 105 Green Street
Located in the old 1891 Jail, the lower floor is for exhibits while the upper floor retains original cells.
Quanah Acme and Pacific Depot Museum: 100 Mercer Street 940-663-5272 This 1908 National Register property is an extension of the County Museum. Undergoing restoration, the Depot Museum is due to reopen in the spring.
The Quanah Rocket: On the corner of Third and Main Streets is an item few towns have: their own meteorological rocket named after them. Open 24 hrs.
Quanah Memorial Park Cemetery: Notable graves include Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald and one Joe Earle, who had the misfortune of becoming Quanah's first burial. Since his death at the hands of Indians predated the town, his gravesite became the nucleus of the necropolis.
One of our Bettermost members, ifyoucantfixit (Janice) is a descendant of Cynthia Parker.
The former Hardeman County jail, located in Quanah:
Johnson Street, circa 1900
Okay, who's next? We need an H town.
Leslie