Bridgeport

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Cover of the book Bridgeport by Ken Sprecher, Bridgeport Historical Society, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
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Author: Ken Sprecher, Bridgeport Historical Society ISBN: 9781439625989
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: September 27, 2010
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Ken Sprecher, Bridgeport Historical Society
ISBN: 9781439625989
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: September 27, 2010
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English
In 1860, John Butterfield rerouted his famous stage line over the west fork of the Trinity River, and soon a small community sprang up along the banks near the new toll bridge. The settlement became known as Bridgeport, and its pioneers found themselves in the middle of both Texas and American history. Since then, Bridgeport�s contributions to history have been achieved through the area�s land, as well as the rich oil that flowed beneath the rugged, cactus-dotted country. Recognizing the importance of the earth and what lay below took the skill of entrepreneurs and the hard work of many people. The cast of pioneer characters included a young, well-educated New Yorker seeking adventure in the new republic, a stern but generous engineer from Pennsylvania, and a billionaire wildcatter from Houston. Not forgotten are the stories of immigrants from all over the world whose lives have enriched Bridgeport�s historic past. Today Bridgeport continues to utilize natural resources while developing its local heritage and ecotourism sites.
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In 1860, John Butterfield rerouted his famous stage line over the west fork of the Trinity River, and soon a small community sprang up along the banks near the new toll bridge. The settlement became known as Bridgeport, and its pioneers found themselves in the middle of both Texas and American history. Since then, Bridgeport�s contributions to history have been achieved through the area�s land, as well as the rich oil that flowed beneath the rugged, cactus-dotted country. Recognizing the importance of the earth and what lay below took the skill of entrepreneurs and the hard work of many people. The cast of pioneer characters included a young, well-educated New Yorker seeking adventure in the new republic, a stern but generous engineer from Pennsylvania, and a billionaire wildcatter from Houston. Not forgotten are the stories of immigrants from all over the world whose lives have enriched Bridgeport�s historic past. Today Bridgeport continues to utilize natural resources while developing its local heritage and ecotourism sites.

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