The History of Eastern Kerr County, Texas

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Book describing the history of communities in eastern Kerr County, Texas: "The book is a combination of a brief Texas history, a section from the Kerr County records, and a compilation of family histories and short stories that trace this portion of the county's ancestry" (back cover). Topics include a history of churches, schools and clubs of the area. The index starts on page 234.

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272 p. : ill., ports ; h cm.

Creation Information

Witt, Prentice Gerald 1986.

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This book is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2018 and was provided by the Kerr County Historical Commission to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 390 times, with 14 in the last month. More information about this book can be viewed below.

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  • Nortex Press
    Publisher Info: A Division of Eakin Publications, Inc.
    Place of Publication: Austin, Texas

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  • Witt, Gerald

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Kerr County Historical Commission

The Kerr County Historical Commission (KCHC) was established in 1975, with representatives from all areas of the county. This unit of the Texas Historical Commission works under the guidance of the Kerr County Commissioners Court, who appoints members.

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Description

Book describing the history of communities in eastern Kerr County, Texas: "The book is a combination of a brief Texas history, a section from the Kerr County records, and a compilation of family histories and short stories that trace this portion of the county's ancestry" (back cover). Topics include a history of churches, schools and clubs of the area. The index starts on page 234.

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272 p. : ill., ports ; h cm.

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"First Edition."

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  • Edition: 1

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Rescuing Texas History, 2018

Rescuing Texas History collects photographs, newspaper articles, letters, postcards, and other historical materials from across the state and beyond to document and preserve the rich history of the state.

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  • 1986

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  • Nov. 10, 2020, 11:29 a.m.

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Witt, Prentice Gerald. The History of Eastern Kerr County, Texas, book, 1986; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1297180/: accessed May 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Kerr County Historical Commission.

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