Waxahachie, Texas

Waxahachie is a city located in Ellis County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 21,426. It is the county seat of Ellis County{{GR|6}}.

Related Topics:
Ellis County, Texas - 2000 - County seat

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The first syllable is pronounced "wahks", not "wax" as is often the case.

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The official Indian meaning of the name is "cow creek" or "buffalo creek", but some locals claim the real meaning is "cow (or buffalo) excrement".

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