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Pyro the Dragon.

Statue of Pyro the Dragon

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Paris, Texas

Just around the corner from the Eiffel Tower replica in Paris, Texas is this wide-eyed cartoon dragon. "Pyro" is the mascot of the Dragons at Paris Junior College. The Pyro statue was created by Daon Wall, a PJC alum and president of the college's Board of Regents before he passed away in 2001.

Wall contributed another important landmark to the town -- he created the red cowboy hat on top of the Eiffel Tower.

Statue of Pyro the Dragon

Paris Junior College

Address:
2400 Clarksville St., Paris, TX
Directions:
Southeast side of town. On the south side of US 271, on the campus of Paris Junior College.
Phone:
903-785-7661
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