Ennis

by Ennis Heritage Society, Ellis County Czech Heritage Society, Peggy Holland Rankin, et al.

Book Overview

In 1871, the Houston and Texas Central Railroad reached what would soon become Ennis, Texas. A year later, the city was officially established and named for Cornelius Ennis, a Houston and Texas Central Railroad tycoon. It became home to many, including a number of Civil War veterans. Czech immigrants also made Ennis their home, adding their rich cultural heritage to this growing city. In its "Wild West" days, there were as many as 13 saloons in the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738558591
• ISBN13: 9780738558592
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.2"