The first stage of the upcoming Napoleon Ultra on December 1 will finish in Groveton, Texas. Like much of Texas back in the early years of the state, Groveton has some pretty interesting history:
From the Cameron Herald, 2 May 1907
Shooting at Groveton
Last Friday, R. O. Kinley, an attorney, shot Texas State Ranger J. D. Dunaway six times. He also shot ex-county attorney Rabb, which he claimed was an accident. Neither man was killed on the spot. The shooting is an outgrowth of the killing of a Houston detective some time ago at Groveton.
Texas Governor Campbell had sent several rangers to Groveton to preserve order. Dunaway sent a masterfully understated telegram to the Governor saying:
"Riot stopped. I am shot all to pieces. Everything quiet."
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