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Huntsville
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Huntsville is one of the oldest and most revered cities in the Lone Star State. Founded in the mid-1830s as Texans won their independence from Mexico, Huntsville became the home of Sam Houston--the first president of the Republic of Texas and later governor of the state. Nestled among the lakes and trees of the eastern piney woods, Huntsville emerged as a vital center of education and justice in the late 19th century. Today the city remains a vibrant, growing community known for a few of its largest employers, including Sam Houston State University and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
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- ISBN-13: 9781531646783
- ISBN-10: 1531646786
- Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Publish Date: April 2009
- Dimensions: 9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.91 pounds
- Page Count: 130
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