Find the center of our hometown
Many markers may be found
Be persistent, Time will tell
Or you can end up in jail
There is a goat next to a well
And he is seeking water from a pail.
Answer:
Montgomery Community Center
History:
Time Capsule: On April 25, 1987, a time capsule was buried. It was the 150th anniversary of the town of Montgomery forming. On April 25th, 2037, it will be opened, marking the 200th anniversary of the town of Montgomery forming. I will be planning to see that.
Goat-
On a hot, dusty day in 1906, a goat came trotting into town. No one knew who the goat's owner was. The goat was hoping if he stayed around the well long enough, some kind person would come along and give him a bucket of water.
As time passed, the goat wised up and realized if he went to the saloon and begged for handouts, food and drinks would be given him. Other businesses felt sorry for him and gave him food also. It is said that after a handout, he would let people pull his long beard. This billy goat started to think of himself as a celebrity and would station himself at the well, waiting for attention. It was not uncommon to see him standing on top of the well door, waiting for someone to come to draw water.
No one is certain if he was ever given a name or how long he stayed in Montgomery.
Jail-
The Jail was built in Missouri by the Pauly Jail Company in 1855. The cells were in a wooden room that sat next to the courthouse until it was moved down to the railroad depot after the courthouse was moved to Conroe. The Cells remained at the railroad until being moved to it's present location.
And this is the town marker.
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