Every one has a romantic vision of the wild west. Gunslingers, saloons, women of the night, and every other Hollywood trope fill the imagination. The story of Frenchy McCormick is a classic wild west tale of romance right here in the panhandle, with a surprise twist at the end.
The Legend of a Burlesque Dancer Named Frenchy
According to legend, Frenchy left home as a teenage girl to dance burlesque in St. Louis. In true wild west fashion, she even found herself dancing in Dodge City.
Legends state that Frenchy, whose real name is believed to be Elisabeth McGraw, was given the nickname because she could speak French and had some background in Louisiana.