FREE SHIPPING BOTH WAYS
ON EVERY ORDER!
LIST PRICE:
$21.99
Sorry, this item is currently unavailable.
Escambia County
ISBN: 9780738591230 | 0738591238
Format: PaperbackPublisher: Arcadia Pub
Pub. Date: 3/19/2012
Why Rent from Knetbooks?
Because Knetbooks knows college students. Our rental program is designed to save you time and money. Whether you need a textbook for a semester, quarter or even a summer session, we have an option for you. Simply select a rental period, enter your information and your book will be on its way!
Top 5 reasons to order all your textbooks from Knetbooks:
- We have the lowest prices on thousands of popular textbooks
- Free shipping both ways on ALL orders
- Most orders ship within 48 hours
- Need your book longer than expected? Extending your rental is simple
- Our customer support team is always here to help
Escambia, which means "land of clear water," was carved out of Conecuh and Baldwin Counties by an act of the Alabama Legislature in 1868. The history of Escambia County is the story of human interaction with the environment. The county's wealth of natural resources has been recognized by societies throughout history--from Creek Indians who hunted in its pine forests to European explorers writing back home to its current inhabitants who depend on the land in one way or another. All of the principal towns in Escambia County developed around the railroads, and most of the early communities that were not on the rail system have become small residential communities or are forgotten to history. The only federally recognized tribe of Native Americans in the state of Alabama, the Poarch Creek Indians, is located in Escambia County. Residents enjoy a strong timber and paper industry, a healthy farming community, and a robust oil and gas industry.
| Acknowledgments | p. 6 |
| Introduction | p. 7 |
| Those Who Came First | p. 9 |
| Timber Boom and the Iron Horse | p. 21 |
| Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment | p. 39 |
| Daily Life Through the Years | p. 51 |
| Business and Industry | p. 75 |
| Institutions and Organizations | p. 101 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
Tom McMillan, a local businessman, is currently president of the Escambia County Historical Society and has collected maps and books of the area for many years. He compiled the photographs contained in Images of America: Escambia County with the help of several others throughout the county. He lives in Brewton, Alabama.
Please wait while this item is added to your cart...
