Hallie's Hall Of Fame - Marathon, TX
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linkys
N 29° 38.649 W 103° 04.738
13R E 685954 N 3280897
Quick Description: Hallie Stillwell was a living legend in the Big Bend Country of Texas, so to preserve her and her family's history, she built this museum.
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2009 2:05:22 PM
Waymark Code: WM7PMT
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Long Description:
Hallie was one of those larger than life Texans we read about.
Setting up house in 1917, she spent over 70 years on the ranch,
winning the hearts and accolades of Texans, from neighbors to
Governors, Senators and even a President.
To preserve that legacy and let others better understand what
life was like during those times, is what this Hall of Fame, or
museum, is really all about. Something also says it's a tongue in
cheek way of poking fun at those high falutin' big city museums and
Hall of Fames, even down to proudly displaying the date it was
established, Oct. 20, 1991.
Yes there really is a Hallie's Hall of Fame.
The building may not rival to something in Dallas, but it's just
right for Hallie.
Hallie, herself, there's something about a tiny gun toting
grandma in boots that strikes fear in the heart of those that would
take advantage.
Every room deals with a different aspect of life.
If you would like to know more about this interesting lady,
check out the Austin newspaper article referenced below.
"http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/column?oid=oid%3A95405">Link
to newspaper article.