Pflugerville / Audrey T. Dearing, Vernagene H. Mott, and Pamela A. Stephenson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dearing, Audrey T., Author.

Mott, Vernagene H., Author.

Stephenson, Pamela A., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pflugerville (Tex.)--History--Pictorial works.

Pflugerville (Tex.).

Pflugerville (Tex.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations, map

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Publishing, [2013]

Summary:

When the early settlers arrived in the 1850s, the Blackland Prairie was covered with four-foot sage grass on which buffalo grazed. Land was cleared, homes were built, crops were planted in the rich fertile soil, and cattle were driven, via the Chisholm Trail, to market in Kansas. The village of Pflugerville in northeast Travis County received its name in 1893 when postal service was approved. In 1904, the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad established a depot on land donated by George Pfluger. The railroad was the economic engine that spurred the growth of the town, attracting new businesses and visitors. Diligent leaders established churches, schools, and support organizations, forming the firm foundation and core values that are still visible today. The football team received national recognition in 1962 for its 55 consecutive victories. Present visionary leaders face the challenges of another explosive boom in growth, providing support, opportunities, quality of life, and excellent education for Pflugervillians.

OCLC:

900734150