Huntsville (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738571331)

Huntsville is one of the oldest and most revered cities in the Lone Star State. Founded in the mid-1830s as Texans won their independence from Mexico, Huntsville became the home of Sam Houston--the first president of the Republic of Texas and later governor of the state. Nestled among the lakes and trees of the eastern piney woods, Huntsville emerged as a vital center of education and justice in the late 19th century. Today the city remains a vibrant, growing community known for a few of its largest employers, including Sam Houston State University and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Author: Jeff Littlejohn, Walker County Historical Commission
ISBN-10: 0738571334
ISBN-13: 9780738571331
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 04/29/2009
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.40d