Perry

by Pamela J. Jenkins and Martha A. Tanner

Book Overview

Perry came to life in 1869, when town founder Harvey Willis convinced a railroad surveyor to run the train through the town. The "magic" town then boomed almost overnight, as schools, churches, and businesses sprang up. Although the last train left Perry in 1980, the town has proved resilient through the changes of the last 150 years. Fueling Perry's vibrant history are the many people who came to town seeking opportunity. From the arrival of early...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738561665
• ISBN13: 9780738561660
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"