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 Due to water damage sustained in a recent thunderstorm, the Rogers Hotel is temporarily closed. We have learned that a drainpipe on the roof apparently became clogged and caused water to collect on the roof, which then entered the hotel. The depth of the water on the roof was about 18 inches. As information is made available to us, we will publish it as quickly possible for those wishing more information on historic accomodations in Waxahachie.
Since the electric wiring was damaged by the water, everything is shut off at the hotel, including the telephone service. Calls to the hotel number indicate that the voice mail is full. If you have reservations at the hotel, it is recommended that you try one of the other hotels or bed and breakfast inns around town.
Named for the founder of Waxahachie, Emory W. Rogers, who built his log cabin home in 1847 on this site and donated the land for the Ellis County Courthouse in 1850. During the early days of the 20th century, several major league baseball teams lodged here for spring training. the Detroit Tigers in 1916-17, the Cincinnati Reds in 1919, Chicago White Sox in 1921 and the Buffalo Bison in 1948-49. The hotel was used as the bank in the movie "Places in the Heart. Famous past guests include, Ty Cobb, Bonnie and Clyde, Frank Sinatra plus a host of characters from the old west. more information |
