Waxahachie was nicknamed the "Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas" due to the abundance of crape myrtle trees that bloom throughout the city during the summer months. 2. The city's downtown area was the primary filming location for the movie "Places in the Heart," which won two Academy Awards in 1985. 3. Waxahachie is home to the Southwestern Assemblies of God University, which was founded in 1927. 4. The Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie is one of the most photographed courthouses in Texas, thanks to its ornate architecture and unique design. 5. Waxahachie's Chautauqua Auditorium, built in 1902, is one of the few remaining Chautauqua buildings in the United States and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.