PARIS, HERE WE COME on April 12th - will we have to learn the French language to visit Paris? Or does everyone speak English? . . . . Maybe with a Texas drawl. Here we go again – off on another adventure. I’ve always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower for myself. This time we have decided to visit Paris! ~~ Paris, Texas that is. We’re leaving early on Saturday, April 12th - and making the 90 minute drive north on HWY 121 and east on 82, an easy 1½ hour drive. Shown here is the Paris, Texas Eiffel Tower - This Eiffel Tower, standing 65 feet tall, represents a remarkable community effort. It was constructed by the Boiler Makers Local #902 utilizing materials, plant space, and employee time donated by the Babcock & Wilcox Company. The tower stands as the impetus for Paris being designated "1995 Best Pit Stop" by the Great North American Race. It was "Texanized" with a cowboy hat in 1998. We will also visit the Evergreen Cemetery - The Evergreen Cemetery has been operating since September 26, 1866, and is noted not only for its many carved headstones and monuments, but for its size (approximately 18,000 people interred). Of special note is the renowned Babcock monument, a twelve foot statue of "Jesus" with cowboy boots.
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