Author : Jeff Littlejohn
Release : 2009
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 331/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Huntsville by : Jeff Littlejohn
Download or read book Huntsville written by Jeff Littlejohn. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.