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Happy, Texas: Town Named Happy

The town is labeled for photo-op cheer, but many businesses are well past happier times.

Address:
Main St., Happy, TX
Directions:
34 mi. south of Amarillo along I-27.
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Happy Center.

Happy Tower and Historic Main St.

Happy water tower, historic Main Street.

[Megan E, 12/02/2013]

Many of the buildings with "Happy"-labeled businesses seem to be shuttered and deserted. There are two water towers, but a water shortage is nonetheless shrinking the population. Could be the saddest Happy ever.


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