Nocona (Images of America) - Softcover

Gillette, Shannon

9780738579979: Nocona (Images of America)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738579971 ISBN 13: 9780738579979

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, 2011

When a town is named for a Comanche chief, it sets a certain standard to be bold, strong, and original. Nocona, Texas, certainly lives up to these expectations. With roots firmly bound in the Western lore of the cattle drives, Nocona began as a ranching community of sturdy, tenacious men and women. Agriculture was the driving force of the economy until Herman Joseph Justin chose Nocona as the headquarters of his boot company. Justin Boots was the first in a long line of leather-related industries that were instrumental in making Nocona the “Leather Center of the Southwest.” The oil boom of the 1920s and the creation of Nocona’s North Field added yet another facet to an already unique history. Nocona’s past is steeped in Native American culture, Western heritage, agriculture, and the oil and leather industries. Today Nocona is as vibrant and exciting as its past. The annual Old Settlers’ Days celebration, the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum, the charming Verandah Inn, and Daddy Sam’s Saloon along with other wonderful revitalization efforts make Nocona a must-see on any tour of North Texas.

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About the Author:

Shannon Gillette received her bachelor of arts in American Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas. Her family has had ties to Nocona and Montague County for over 100 years. Gillette has selected the best photographs from the archives of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum to tell the rich history of Nocona.

Review:

Title: Nocona’s History Remembered in New Book

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Date: 6/6/2011
New from Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series is Nocona. In over 200 vintage photographs, local author Shannon Gillette shares the history of the area.
When a town is named for a Comanche chief, it sets a certain standard to be bold, strong and original. Nocona, Texas certainly lives up to these expectations. With roots firmly bound in the Western lore of the cattle drives, Nocona began as a ranching community of sturdy, tenacious men and women.
Agriculture was the driving force of the economy until Herman Joseph Justin chose Nocona as the headquarters of his boot company. Justin Boots was the first in a long line of leather-related industries that were instrumental in making Nocona the "Leather Center of the Southwest." The oil boom of the 1920s and the creation of Nocona's North Field added yet another facet to an already unique history.
Nocona's past is steeped in Native American culture, Western heritage, agriculture and the oil and leather industries. Today Nocona is as vibrant and exciting as its past. The annual Old Settlers' Days celebration, the Tales 'N' Trails Museum, the charming Verandah Inn and Daddy Sam's Saloon along with other wonderful revitalization efforts make Nocona a must-see on any tour of North Texas.
Highlights of Nocona:

� Proceeds from the sale of the book are being donated to the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum in Nocona.

� This is the first book dedicated to Nocona’s history published in over 25 years.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.
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