[Pittsburg Set]

Photograph of (left to right) David Doyle Wilson, Rena Mae Vardeman Wilson, an unknown girl, Jeanette Carolyn Wilson swimming with inflatable tubes. The handwriting at the bottom of the photograph reads, "Pittsburg Set."
Date: 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Bo Head" roadside attraction]

Photograph of the "Bo head" or "the Hat" sculpture in Pittsburg, Texas, a roadside attraction. The sculpture is a bust of Lonnie "Bo" Pilgrim, a Caucasian man, wearing an old fashioned black pilgrim hat with a silver buckle. It is located on top of a white pavilion in front of the former headquarters of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation.
Date: July 1994
Creator: Mallory, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Unconventional Picnic Delights: The Pilgrim's Pride Roadside Oasis]

Take a quirky detour on US 271 between Pittsburg and Mt. Pleasant to discover one of Texas' most unique roadside picnic areas. Nestled at Pilgrim's Pride's frozen chicken distribution center, this picnic spot offers more than just a place to dine. Under a canopy adorned with a mammoth likeness of company founder Lonnie "Bo" Pilgrim, you'll find a charming statue of him reading the Bible alongside his beloved pet chicken, Henrietta. Experience an offbeat picnic experience, where history and whimsy converge in a truly memorable setting.
Date: 2003-08~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library