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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 city, and it became a popular train stop for as many as 10 passenger trains a day. A thriving cotton industry brought thousands to the downtown district on Trade Days. Family, tradition, and a strong sense of community have always been the foundation from which Ennis has prospered. This remains evident with yearly events such as the Bluebonnet Trails and Festival, the National Polka Festival, and the Christmas Parade of Lights.

Book details

• Full title: Ennis
• Author: Laurie J. Wilson, Peggy Holland Rankin, Ellis County Czech Heritage Society
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• EAN: 9780738558592
• ISBN: 0738558591
• ID: 11468960
• Publisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)
• Weight: 390 g
• Dimensions: 235 × 166 × 10 mm
• Date of publishing: February 2009

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