Waldeck is an unincorporated community in northern Fayette County, Texas, United States. [1] Originally known as Long Prairie, the town has a predominantly German heritage and was named after Count Ludwig Joseph von Boos-Waldeck. He purchased land in the area in 1843 on behalf of the Adelsverein .
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