During the frenetic days of Reconstruction; Delta County claimed land between two branches of the Sulphur River; from Lamar and Hopkins Counties; and named itself after its shape and the third letter of the Greek alphabet. From its early days; Delta County became home to prosperous farmers who relocated from the South and who brought with them their knowledge of growing cotton as well as their traditions and cultures. At its heyday in the 1920s; the county boasted the densest rural population in the state. These pioneers believed strongly in education; and more than 40 schools dotted the county at one time; with many graduates of these rural schools becoming doctors; engineers; teachers; politicians; ministers; authors; musicians; lawyers; coaches; scientists; and athletes--as well as one All-American. For those who remained; those who returned; and those who chose this quiet corner of Northeast Texas; Delta County is home; with all the sweet and poignant implications of that word.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. My great grandfather Judd Walker was murdered in Ft Collins in ...By vwilkinsMy great grandfather Judd Walker was murdered in Ft Collins in 1935.This book had pictures of his cabin. the sheriff and Fred Hoflund the man who murdered him. Fred Hoflund was a member of our family by marriage and grandfather let him stay at the cabin because he was in the process of getting a divorce.Very interesting book would recommend to everyone..1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great to Have the History Before Visiting...By AngelinaReceived today well ahead of time -- cant wait to tuck into it as I will be visiting Fort Collins soon. Thank you.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Miller photographsBy DWMillerThese are just a few of the photos taken by my cousin. Mark Miller. They moved from Kansas to Colorado in 1914 and lived there the rest of their life.Our greatgrandfather moved to Kansas in 1867. into the area then known as the deminishing Osage Indian Resorvation.Mark had a very keen eye for outstanding pictures.
