Kyle; Texas; was founded in 1880 when settlers from the nearby established communities of Blanco and Mountain City purchased lots in the 200-acre township deeded to the International-Great Northern Railroad by David E. Moore and Fergus Kyle; who gave his name to the new city. Beneath a live oak tree; which still stands; lots for both businesses and residences that had been laid out by surveyor Martin Groos were sold at auction in October 1880. Within two years; the town had 500 residents; although it would not be incorporated until 1928. Around the time Kyle was founded; Col. R.J. Sledge brought German workers to his Pecan Springs Valley plantation east of Kyle; generating new customers for his mercantile store in town. Kyle has been the home of some famous people; including author Katherine Anne Porter; Boston Red Sox pitcher Tex Hughson; Rhodes Scholar Terrell Sledge; and Dean Edwin J. Kyle; namesake of Kyle Field at Texas AM University.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Largest Citrus Grove in the WorldBy Mr. AllnutA history of Temple Terrace presented mostly in photos. The book is 127 pages long with fantastic historic pictures on every page except the first two; from the beginning unspoiled landscape in 1921 all the way up to 1950s.Many of the original homes photographed still stand recognizable today. Portions of the original country club are now home to Florida College.The history of the casino is well reflected. Temple Terrace had Vegas style gambling and Broadway style entertainment long before Sin City existed.What a fitting tribute to the history of old Florida and Temple Terrace; which becomes especially important to the city as the country club moves toward National Historic status.Some of the photos of the Hillsborough river are awe inspiring; simply paradise. A fine read for anyone interested in Florida history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great history of early Temple TerraceBy Grandma JWe live in Temple Terrace; FL; and this book is a great history of our city (just outside of Tampa) with a wonderful collection of vintage photographs. Hope the authors will continue the history up to the present soon...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy MICHELLE MONKSJust what I expected!
