Karnes County - Passmore, Catherine Johnson
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Karnes Countys history is rich in folklore, tall tales, real-life feuds, and even an outlaw or two. Declared a county in 1854, it was named after Henry Karnes, a heroic peace negotiator and early Texas Ranger. Despite struggles along the way, the county has survived due to its strong and sturdy pioneers who came from many countries, including the first Polish community to arrive in the United States. From those beginnings and the desire to take advantage of the good ranch and farming lands, the county grew into a great area to raise a family. The local school districts have excellent…mehr

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Karnes Countys history is rich in folklore, tall tales, real-life feuds, and even an outlaw or two. Declared a county in 1854, it was named after Henry Karnes, a heroic peace negotiator and early Texas Ranger. Despite struggles along the way, the county has survived due to its strong and sturdy pioneers who came from many countries, including the first Polish community to arrive in the United States. From those beginnings and the desire to take advantage of the good ranch and farming lands, the county grew into a great area to raise a family. The local school districts have excellent standards, boasting high ratings in every area and even a state championship football team in Falls City that won the 1A division in 2010. Furthermore, the latest boom in oil and gas drilling is bringing a growth surge that is expected to continue for quite some time.
Autorenporträt
Many photographs in this volume are from the Karnes County Museum. The museum is located in the original Helena County Courthouse on the old Ox-Cart Trail, which is part of the famous Chisholm Trail. Other images are from a collection taken in the 1940s and 1950s by the author's father, Mason Johnson. The author, Catherine Johnson Passmore, returned home to Karnes City six years ago and wrote briefly for the local newspaper. While in college in Houston, she was the editor of the college newspaper and a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society.