History of Fayette County Told Through New Book

Sept. 29, 2011 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Postcard History Series is Fayette County from local author Jon Todd "JT" Koenig. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by.

Established in 1837 out of Stephen F. Austin’s original colony, Fayette County’s roots reach back in Texas history to the days of Mexican empresarios and native Indian tribes, spanning the boom period of 19th century European migration and colonization and stretching into the earliest days of 20th century America. It is the quintessential Texas county made up of vibrant, diverse cultures and unique communities.

Originally settled by “Americans” from the southern United States, its later development was influenced and led by first German and then Czech immigrants escaping the European revolutions and economic hardships in search of the definitive American Dream.

Join us for a book signing!

Oct. 6th from 6:00 – 8:00pm
E.A. Arnim Museum (in the barn)
101 East North Main St.
Flatonia, TX

Oct. 7th from 1:30 - 5:30pm
Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives
855 S. Jefferson St.
La Grange, TX


Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or
(888)-313-2665.

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With more than 7,500 local history titles published to date, Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Widely recognized sepia books feature hundreds of vintage historical images.