Photograph of an animals crossing sign in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a band performing on a red stage in Ben Wheeler, Texas. Audience members are seen dancing in the foreground. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a band performing on a red stage in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a handmade bird statue in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a Canton city limit signs. A speed limit and historical makers signs can be seen as well. A home and trees can be seen behind the signs.

Photograph of a group of people posing around a car decorated like a pig at a festival in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of hand written wooden closed and open signs on display in a store in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of hand written wooden closed signs on display in a store in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of community members crossing the street in front of a mural in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of three community members holding a conversation inside of a general store in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a child's fairy costume on display in a store in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a couple sitting on a motorcycle in front of a mural in Ben Wheeler, Texas. A woman stands in the foreground taking their picture. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a couple sitting on a motorcycle in front of a mural in Ben Wheeler, Texas. A woman stands in the foreground taking their picture. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a dancer enjoying a performance by a band in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Copy photo of the T&P Depot in Edgewood, Texas. Text on the image says "T&P Depot Edgewood, Texas." Handwritten text below image says "Edgewood, Texas Aug 2nd 1939," and "H.D.Conner."

Photograph of the entrance gates to the First Monday Canton, the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of children playing with a balloon shaped in a pig at a festival in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of five attached railroad cars on tracks, viewed from the side. Text is visible on the cars. Houses and trees can be seen to the right of the cars in the background. Men in hats stand atop the train cars, while several others lead a cart of hay bales on the left. Another person stands alone off to the far left. Typed text below the image says, "Texas Short Line Ry. Co. First shipment out of Grand Saline. Five cars of cotton for Greenville. September 8th, 1902," and "3182" is handwritten and underlined to the right. Handwritten text below the image says, "Southwest Collection."

Photograph of the first shipment out of Grand Saline, Texas on the Texas Short Line. There are men on top of the train car, and men on a horse-drawn carriage next to it. A large house is visible in the background. Written below the image are "First shipment out of Grand Saline, Texas on the Texas Short Line Railway Co., a T&P subsidiary line. The shipment consisted of 5 cars of cotton routed to Greenville, Texas. The Time: Sept 8, 1902" and "T&P Topics, Nov 1947, pg 32."

Photograph of five attached railroad cars on tracks, viewed from the side. "Texas Short Line Railway Company" and additional text are visible on the cars. Buildings can be seen in the distant left background. Men in hats stand atop the train and alongside it on the grass. Typed text below the image says, "Texas Short Line Ry. Co. First shipment out of Grand Saline. Five cars of cotton for Greenville. September 8th, 1902." Handwritten text below the image says, "Southwest Collection."

Photograph of a handmade clock in the shape of a fish in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a handmade fish ornaments in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of the entrance gates to the First Monday Canton, the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of the fronts of bikes resting by a store window in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods. The photo is taken from behind the store window.