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West Texas Pioneer Family |
Granville W. Carter
1971 |
WEST TEXAS PIONEER FAMILY new frontiers have challenged men of vision in every chapter of history, discoveries have been made . . . the world has been widened . . . and our lives have been enriched. from time unrecorded . . . across a vast prairieland, populated only by the wandering buffalo . . . tall grass grew in profusion waving its welcome by a constant wind through sun-drenched days and cool invigorating nights. coronado's expedition across this paradise of pastureland in 1540 failed to uncover the seven cities of cibola (the cities of gold) for which he searched. little did he dream that undeveloped wealth was here in abundance in the form of rich land, underground irrigation water and oil. in fabulous quantities. the first settlers in west texas were cattle drovers, who discovered that their cattle gained weight while crossing the prairie on the way to shipping points in abilene, kansas and other trailheads. later on the farmers came with their families to plow the land and to build homes. these settlers brought culture, religion and education. they built schools and churches and endured many hardships because of their determination, honesty and integrity. we in west texas today enjoy the rich heritage they left behind. in honor of these sturdy people american state bank has erected a monument . . . a statue of a pioneer family . . . a landmark and a point of pride to perpertuate their memory for years to come. |
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