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Ennis has a rich railroad history starting out as a railroad town, which was a popular stopping place. The town is named after the railroad tycoon, Cornelius Ennis, which was established officially in 1872. Ennis has been home to several historical figures to include, Clyde Barrow of the famed Bonnie and Clyde, musician Ernest Tubb, author Katie Daffin who was the first woman to run for Texas Governor, film maker Bob Banner. Also World War II Medal of Honor recipient, Jack Lummus, was raised in Ennis, Texas.
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