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Pilot Grove
(FM 121 Between Van Alstyne and Whitewright)
Founded in early 1850s. On Bonham-McKinney stage fine called Lick Skillet; renamed 1858 for J. P. Dumas' ranch. Site of Lee-Peacock feud 1865-1871, between ex-Confederate Capt. Bob Lee with his gold, and union supporter, Lewis Peacock. Although Lee was killed in 1865, his followers carried on the fight until Peacock was shot. |