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Montgomery, Texas: Statue of the Town Goat

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.

Address:
College St., Montgomery, TX
Directions:
North edge of town, on the north side of College St. one block east of Hwy 149/Liberty St., just past the big Texas Star embedded in the pavement.
Admission:
Free
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Statue of the Town Goat

The Town Goat display is located in the parking lot of the Community Building. Public restrooms available. The 1855-1889 Montgomery County Jail is also onsite.

[IfJessThenWhat, 07/07/2016]

According to an accompanying sign, "It is not known if the goat was ever given a name or exactly how long he stayed in Montgomery."


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