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History
What is now the City of Hallsville began as a remote settlement known as Fort Crawford. Fort Crawford was built in the 1840s by Squire W. C. Crawford, holder of the Crawford-Headright, a tract of 4.444 acres in area. The purpose of the fort was for protection against Indians. In 1869, the railroad had a terminal at the present location of Hallsville. This line was not completed to Longview until 1871, thus leaving Hallsville the major railroad hub in the area for a period of two years. The main reason for the shift from the site of Fort Crawford to the town of Hallsville was the existence of the railroad shops. From 1869 to 1871 the railroad shops were located in Hallsville.
Fun Fact
3-Time Super Bowl Champion Fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, Robert Newhouse, grew up in Hallsville, Texas.
Local Rec
Visit Miss Minnie's when you are in Hallsville!

