Galloway, Texas facts for kids
Galloway (sometimes spelled Gallaway) is a small community in southeastern Panola County, Texas, United States. It's not an official city, but a rural area located about 17 miles (27 kilometers) southeast of Carthage. Galloway is also very close to the Louisiana state line, only about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) away from De Soto Parish.
History of Galloway
Galloway was started not long after the American Civil War ended. In the early 1880s, a school opened in the community. By 1897, this school had 30 students learning there.
During the 1930s, a time known as the Great Depression, Galloway had grown a bit more. It had a church, a general store where people could buy supplies, and many houses.
After World War II, the school district in Galloway joined with the school district in Carthage. However, in the 1960s, Galloway still had enough people to support its church, a community center for gatherings, and a few small businesses. Today, the community is spread out. In both the 1990 and 2000 population counts, about 71 people lived in Galloway.
Famous People from Galloway
Galloway is known as the birthplace of country music singer Jim Reeves. He was a very popular musician.
