Limestone County - Couverture souple

Reagan, William F

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0738596396 ISBN 13 : 9780738596396

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2013

Synopsis

Though Limestone County was established on April 11, 1846, the first Anglo settlers arrived in 1833, while Texas was still part of Mexico. They built Fort Parker, the site of an 1836 Indian attack. Of the five captives taken, Cynthia Ann Parker grew up as a Comanche, married a Comanche chief, and became the mother of Quanah Parker, the last great Comanche chief. Springfield was the first permanent settlement and first county seat. The Houston and Texas Central Railroad began construction of a line through the county in 1869 and established the towns of Kosse, Thornton, Groesbeck, and Mexia. Following the Civil War, cotton became the major agricultural endeavor. During the 1920s, the Mexia Oil Boom brought prosperity to the county. Sadly, many of the small farming communities disappeared after World War II, when cattle ranching replaced farming. Today, major attractions include Lake Limestone, Old Fort Parker, Fort Parker State Park, the Confederate Reunion Grounds, and the Prairie Hill Drag Strip.

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À propos de l?auteur

The Limestone County Historical Commission works to preserve the county's rich heritage by promoting its history, maintaining surveys of historic sites, and preserving cemeteries. In addition to serving as the chairman of the commission, coauthor William F. Reagan is curator and vice president of the Limestone County Historical Museum and curator of the Groesbeck School Museum. The photographs in Images of America: Limestone County were acquired from various individuals, libraries, museums, and archives.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0738596396
• ISBN 13: 9780738596396
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
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