Truck Stop Chic on Instagram: "The Chicken Ranch was a notorious brothel located in La Grange, Texas. It operated from 1905 until its closure in 1973 and was one of the oldest and most famous establishments of its kind in the United States. The brothel was known as the “Chicken Ranch” because during the Great Depression, some customers paid with chickens instead of money. The establishment was operated by Jessie Williams (known as Miss Jessie) from 1905 until her death in 1961. Afterward, Edna M