Wichita Falls (Images of America)

Hendrickson Jr, Kenneth E

ISBN 10: 0738571792 ISBN 13: 9780738571799

Published by Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2009

Language: English

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** Ships to USA addresses only.** A pictorial history of Wichita Falls, Texas beginning with the settlement of the Kiowa and Comanche in the 1870's and showing the grassland development of the oil boom era. The building of the air military in World War I and the training facilities of World War II of Shepard Air Force Base. This book is a true preservation of the history of the area. Proceeds benefit adult literacy. Ships media mail. *Local buyers to Wichita Falls Tx, message us for free pickup.

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Title: Wichita Falls (Images of America)
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0738571792
ISBN 13: 9780738571799
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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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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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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