 Local man James Connally became known as a World War II fighter pilot.In 1886, Baylor University relocated from Independence, Texas, to Waco and absorbed Waco University.During the early 20th century, McLennan County was home to as many as five colleges; in addition to Baylor, the other colleges included the predecessor to what is now known as Texas Christian University (now in Fort Worth), Paul Quinn College (relocated since to Dallas), and two other short-lived colleges.