Wichita Falls (Images of America) - Softcover

Hendrickson, Kenneth E.

 
9780738571799: Wichita Falls (Images of America)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0738571792 ISBN 13: 9780738571799
Verlag: ARCADIA PUB (SC), 2009

Inhaltsangabe

North Texas was the traditional home of several tribes of Plains Indians, notably the Kiowa and Comanche. The first white settlers arrived in 1879, Wichita County was organized in 1882, and the railroad arrived the same year. Agriculture dominated the economy until early in the 20th century when oil was discovered in the area. This discovery led to an oil boom that peaked during World War I. For the next several years, Wichita Falls flourished as a refinery town while continuing to support the agricultural economy that was based largely on cattle and wheat. During World War II, Sheppard Air Force Base was established in Wichita Falls and is still an important contributor to the economy. The refineries have long since disappeared, but oil production and farming remain. Also important is Midwestern State University with a student body numbering approximately 6,000.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Kenneth E. Hendrickson Jr., Regents' and Hardin Distinguished Professor of American History, emeritus, has taught at Midwestern State University since 1970. He is a nationally known scholar with interests in state and local, as well as national, history. Images of America: Wichita Falls is his 12th book.

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Verlag
ARCADIA PUB (SC)
Erscheinungsdatum
2009
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0738571792
ISBN 13 
9780738571799
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Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
127
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