Ruston

by Barbara Pfister Dailey and Pamela J. Pfister

Book Overview

In 1884, the Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railroad put a line across north Louisiana, and the town of Ruston was born. The first settlers came from nearby Vienna--literally bringing their homes with them--to establish a community that would become a major cotton shipping point and an educational center for the region. In this captivating study of Ruston's storied past, historic images shed light upon the town's beginnings, its enterprising leaders,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738505846
• ISBN13: 9780738505848
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 9.4"