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Interested in some fun facts and history about Wallis, TX?
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1. Wallis was founded in 1873 and is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in Austin County.
2. Wallis was named after a prominent local family, the Wallises, who had arrived in the area in 1848.
3. The first post office in Wallis opened in 1874.
4. The Wallis State Bank, established in 1905, is the oldest continuously operating bank in Austin County.
5. The Wallis Railroad Depot, built in 1910, is the oldest surviving railroad depot in Austin County.
6. The Wallis Opera House, built in 1912, is one of the oldest surviving opera houses in Texas.
7. The Wallis Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1921 and is one of the oldest volunteer fire departments in Texas.
8. The Wallis Independent School District was established in 1922 and is one of the oldest independent school districts in Texas.
9. The Wallis City Hall, built in 1924, is the oldest surviving city hall building in Austin County.
10. The Wallis Museum, established in 1986, is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Wallis and Austin County.
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