Huron
$58.11
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
26 August 2024
Summary
Huron: A Prairie Town Transformed
In 1879, Marvin Hughitt, president of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, looked across the James River at a vast prairie. He envisioned a town that would become a division headquarters for the fast-growing railroad system as it extended west. With that, the town of Huron, South Dakota, was born and immediately attracted new arrivals. These hardy pioneers braved the unknown to settle in the area, acquire land, and earn a living…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781467161732 |
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| ISBN-10: | 146716173X |
| Series: | Images of America |
| Author: | MS Littlefield, MS Van Poll |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing (SC) |
| Imprint: | Arcadia Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 26 August 2024 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 163mm x 5mm |
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About The Author
MS Littlefield
Jennifer Littlefield is the reference librarian at the Huron Public Library. She has a passion for researching local history and has written several articles for South Dakota History.
Louise Van Poll is the executive director of the Dakotaland Museum, which includes three historic sites. She is also a freelance journalist and educator, with a passion for history, teaching, and writing.
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