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Ep. 93: The Free State of Van Zandt
FromWise About Texas
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16 minutes
Released:
Nov 23, 2020
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Texans love their freedom. At the door of a hat, we'll declare independence and the fight is on! For years, folks have referred to Van Zandt County as the "free state of Van Zandt." How did this come about? Was it taxes, or was it the civil war? In this episode we'll look at three of the most common stories about how a certain East Texas county came to be known as a free state.
Released:
Nov 23, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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