Yes there is one. I have been there several times including today. Don’t know where it is? Its next to Mt. Pleasant. 20 miles from Paris. West of Texarkana. 140 miles mostly east of Dallas. When you go, and you will want to once you get to the end of this post, stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Mt. Pleasant. It is by far the best hotel in the area. Be aware that it tends to fill quickly Monday through Friday.
The Pilgrim family led by Bo Pilgrim have had a significant influence on the Mt. Pleasant/Pittsburgh community. Bo and his brother started Pilgrim’s Pride, a chicken company with revenues now at $8 billion. The Pilgrim family also own one of the banks in town. Besides being one of the primary employers in town the family has donated much including parks, a cancer center, and other local landmarks.
That is why if Bo wants to have a 34 foot statue of himself wearing a Pilgrim’s hat then I say more power to him. In case you can’t think of any other reason to go to Pittsburgh, TX. Here’s one. Go Bo.
June 24, 2008 at 8:05 am |
Bo knows chicken.
June 24, 2008 at 8:27 am |
I did not think to go with a Bo knows theme. He clearly knows chicken.
I usually ask to get a plant tour when I deal with a company that makes things. However, after hearing about the “kill plant” I opted not to this time.
March 16, 2009 at 8:37 pm |
You forgot to say anything about Pittsburgh Hot Links.
March 20, 2009 at 9:18 am |
James,
I have not been to Pittsburgh Hot Links but I have been to Randy’s Burgers in Mt. Pleasant. I am told by a local that they were the best in town. I hope to get back again to try out either Bodacious or Blalock’s for BBQ.
June 26, 2009 at 2:53 pm |
I don’t think that James was referring to a particular business, but the little sausages that I have only seen in the east texas region.
I tried to do a search via google but didn’t come up with anything except this thread!
Anyways, the little sausages are my favorite and originated in Pittsburgh Texas. If you visit Pittsburgh, do try them!
August 9, 2009 at 6:48 pm |
I’m from East Texas and the website is http://www.pittsburghotlink.com. It gives you the history of the hot link and you can order them online, so you don’t have to drive to East Texas when you get a craving for them.
August 22, 2009 at 9:45 am |
I guess you were all too busy to notice ..We have no “H” on our Pittsburg. I think maybe originally it did.
November 10, 2009 at 12:34 pm |
rabdy’s burger is great indeed. i’ve been there last month