Midlothian, Texas, Through Time

by Karen Kay Esberger

Early settlers first arrived in this area in 1847 because of the numerous springs and fertile soil. Through the Peters Colony, many more families arrived in 1848-1850 and helped establish Ellis County. Several local men were elected to county offices in 1850. The earliest village in the vicinity was called Lebanon. The name Barkersville was used briefly because Rev. Charles Barker's home served as the first post office. The first railroad, Gulf, Colorado...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1635000882
• ISBN13: 9781635000887
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: America Through Time
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.2"