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Title: A History of Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, 1836-1936
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Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A History of Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, 1836-1936" by McKay and Spellings is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents a detailed narrative of Jefferson, Texas, chronicling its growth from a small settlement to a thriving commercial hub in the 19th century, emphasizing its importance during the steamboat era and the Civil War. It aims to preserve the stories, events, and notable figures that shaped the town's history, offering a glimpse into life in Jefferson over a century. The opening of the book establishes the town of Jefferson as a significant inland port and commercial center during its peak in the late 19th century, detailing its establishment in the 1830s and the bustling trade that characterized its early years. It recounts the arrival of steamboats, the population surge, and the townspeople’s vibrant culture that thrived amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. Additionally, it introduces anecdotes about influential residents, social customs, and key events that played pivotal roles in the town's development, setting the stage for a comprehensive history of a once-prosperous Texas community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: McKay, Arch, Mrs.
Author: Spellings, H. A., Mrs.
EBook No.: 57886
Published: Sep 11, 2018
Downloads: 424
Language: English
Subject: Jefferson (Tex.) -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A History of Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, 1836-1936
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A History of Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, 1836-1936" by McKay and Spellings is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents a detailed narrative of Jefferson, Texas, chronicling its growth from a small settlement to a thriving commercial hub in the 19th century, emphasizing its importance during the steamboat era and the Civil War. It aims to preserve the stories, events, and notable figures that shaped the town's history, offering a glimpse into life in Jefferson over a century. The opening of the book establishes the town of Jefferson as a significant inland port and commercial center during its peak in the late 19th century, detailing its establishment in the 1830s and the bustling trade that characterized its early years. It recounts the arrival of steamboats, the population surge, and the townspeople’s vibrant culture that thrived amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. Additionally, it introduces anecdotes about influential residents, social customs, and key events that played pivotal roles in the town's development, setting the stage for a comprehensive history of a once-prosperous Texas community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: McKay, Arch, Mrs.
Author: Spellings, H. A., Mrs.
EBook No.: 57886
Published: Sep 11, 2018
Downloads: 424
Language: English
Subject: Jefferson (Tex.) -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.