{"product_id":"a-history-of-elgin-texas-1872-1972-9781681793801","title":"A History of Elgin, Texas 1872-1972","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Elgin Historical Committee\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Nortex Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Nortex Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: United States - State \u0026amp; Local - Southwest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElgin: A History of Elgin, Texas 1872-1972 is a richly detailed chronicle of a Central Texas community shaped by railroads, agriculture, and the enduring spirit of its people. From its founding in 1872 through a century of growth, Elgin emerges as a vibrant town rooted in cotton, commerce, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough photographs, records, and firsthand accounts, this volume captures the lives of the families, businesses, and civic leaders who built Elgin into one of Texas's notable small towns. It explores the town's railroad heritage, its rise as a cotton center, and the traditions that defined daily life across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a local history, this book is a tribute to the resilience, character, and legacy of Elgin, offering readers a vivid window into a century of Texas history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nortex Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47779421880471,"sku":"9781681793801","price":2139.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781681793801.webp?v=1778036474","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-history-of-elgin-texas-1872-1972-9781681793801","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}