Historical Marker
Babb Cemetery
Historical marker location:
Chico, Texas
( 2.5 mi E on FM 1625)
Marker installed: 1968
Established September 5, 1866, when Mrs. John S. Babb was killed by Comanche Indians. The party also captured a widow, Mrs. Luster (who soon escaped); as well as two of Babb's children, Dot and Bianca, who were held captive for two years before being rescued by their father. (1968).
Texas is also home to the world's largest honky-tonk, Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth. The venue covers three acres and can hold up to 6,000 people.