Look Who's Talking about Texas History Davick Services recommends the Facebook Group "West Texas History & Memories" for history, famous people, old photos, stories, unclaimed estates and genealogy of the Western Half of Texas . . . Check it out and join the conversation |
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Books About Bell County Texas People and Places | |||||
What's Your Favorite Book about a Bell County Texas Person, Place
or Event? Here are some of our favorites.
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Found Inside: "The Little River invaded the Burgess Community, twelve miles southeast of Temple. Anticipating the floodwaters, one family chained their home to a large tree after drilling holes int he hous walls. The floodwaters moved the house off its foundation blocks, but the chains drew tight and kept the home from floating away in the current. The same family managed to coax two of their hogs and a cow into the house to save them from deluge " . . . Read more Look inside |
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by Veva Vonter Texas movies are as vast as the Lone Star State. This book offers readers the chance to visit Texas vicariously by viewing movies filmed in and about the state that reflect Texas history, cultures, and landscapes. Found inside: "However, The Stars Fell on Henrietta was not filmed in Henrietta. As often happens, the actual place was deemed inappropriate, and much of the film was shot farther west, in various locations around the Panhandle Plains towns of Abilene and Anson. The oil boom town itself was recreated in the Prairies and Lakes town of Bartlett . . . " Read more Look inside |
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Resources: Early Life in Texas County by County Books about Texas People and Places Amazing People from Texas County by County Texas History in the 19th Century (Amazon) Vintage Texas Photos (eBay) |
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