Statue of the Town Goat - Montgomery, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 30° 23.468 W 095° 41.758
15R E 240958 N 3365211
Life-size billy goat stands next to the town well, where he first began hanging out in 1906. Water was fine for a while, then he learned to go to local businesses for food and the saloon for beer. -
Waymark Code: WMRXKQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2016
Views: 5
Plaque Text:
"On a hot dusty day in 1906, a goat wandered into town-whether it belonged to someone or was on the loose, is not know for sure. The goat soon realized that if it hung around the town well long enough, some kind soul would haul up a bucket of water and give him a drink."
"As time went on, the goat learned that if he went to the saloon, he would be give beer and food handouts. Other business around town would also give him handouts.it is said that after a handout, he would let his long beard be pulled. The billy goat seemed to realize his celebrity status and would station himself at the well, waiting for attention. Many times he would jump on top of the well door and wait for someone to arrive to draw water."
"It is not known if the goat was ever given a name or exactly how long he stayed in Montgomery."
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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