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6 Ways to Take in the History of Mesquite, Texas
The official rodeo capital of Texas is rich with history.
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BY HODA EMAM
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On the peaceful prairie of Mesquite, Texas, a local legend surrounds this 150-year-old home. The Opal Lawrence House is said to have hosted outlaw Jesse James on occasion, who would have used it as a lookout across the prairie. The house also boasts a unique painted ceiling, which has been an ongoing mystery to visitors and historians alike. No matter what the answers are, this boldly colorful home is worth a visit.
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