German prisoners of war enter a train car at Mexia in Texas. Some 200,000 German POWs were housed in Texas from 1943-45. German POWs were paid 80 cents per day in canteen coupons. (Images courtesy of the Friends of Camp Hearne)
New Year’s resolutions are about looking forward, but in order to discern what changes to make, we must look back and evaluate. Part of looking back is understanding our history, and our neighborhood has plenty on which to reflect.
This 2006 Advocate story captures the hidden historical gems in East Dallas, enlightening the newcomers and bringing nostalgia to our veteran residents.
Read about Volk’s, our neighborhood’s fancy department store, the 300 German soldiers who lived in a prisoner of war camp near White Rock Lake, one of the best crappie fishing spots in the state, the highway that almost split up our neighborhood and more.
