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Big Tex

Dallas, Texas
Big Tex in Dallas, Texas
Photo: Paul Komarek, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size55 ft
Built1952
TypeGiant people

The giant cowboy who greets visitors at Fair Park during the State Fair of Texas, first dressed as a cowboy in 1952. A 2012 fire destroyed his clothes and face, and a rebuilt, taller Big Tex returned in 2013; he is on show during the fair season.

Where is Big Tex?

Big Tex is in Dallas, Texas. GPS: 32.77970, -96.76440.

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Where is Big Tex?

Big Tex is in Dallas, Texas. Its GPS position is 32.77970, -96.76440. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Big Tex?

55 ft.

When was Big Tex built?

Big Tex dates from 1952.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Big Tex?

The closest on our map are Eye in Dallas (about 3 miles away as the crow flies), World's Largest Peanut in Durant (about 87 miles away as the crow flies), Big Sam (A Tribute to Courage) in Huntsville (about 159 miles away as the crow flies).

Can I add my own photo of Big Tex?

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