Waco 175: 1875 to 1900: Number 5

Between 1875 and 1900, Waco experienced significant growth and transformation as it evolved from a frontier settlement into a key regional hub of commerce, education, and culture. The city grew from around 3,000 to over 20,000 as the town transformed into a vital Texas city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices