The icy grip of winter tightened its hold on Texas on January 11, 1914, as temperatures plummeted to a chill-inducing -40 degrees Fahrenheit in Minneapolis, and a biting cold snap swept through the Lone Star State. The mercury stood still at zero in Waxahachie, Texas, as hundreds of souls sought refuge from the unforgiving cold. Residents of the small town huddled together, seeking comfort in the warmth of the local train station.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Public Safety
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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