Zephyrhills has had many monikers; including Oakdale; Abbott; Abbott Station; Friendly City; and City of Pure Water. The universal appeal of this treasured location is the weaving of diverse people. Native Americans first imprinted the area and are immortalized today at nearby Fort Foster and Fort Dade. In 1886; Simon J. Temple purchased land from the Florida Railway and Navigation Corporation. Soon after; Capt. H. B. Jeffries of the Pennsylvania 28th Calvary established a Civil War veterans� colony with son-in-law Raymond Moore. Jeffries coined the town�s modern name during a multisensory excursion to the highest elevation point�scenic LeHeup Hill�where he gazed down on the city (no doubt taking in pastoral views and breathing fresh air from gentle breezes off the hills) and exclaimed; �a haven of �zephyr� hills!�
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Book!By Jeffrey A. RueckertThis is a wonderful addition to folks that are interested in the history of Tyler. TX. I enjoy it thoroughly!!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent bookBy linda kaye wilsonExcellent book about the history of Tyler Texas. Recommend this book to anyone interested in history of early Texas history.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Vintage Postcard BookBy BrownsbizWhat a wonderful sequel to Reeds first book on the historical images of this significant east Texas town. There are over 200 vintage postcards with some new and interesting stories that make it such a delightful read. Its amazing to see the old dirt streets with horse and carriages. And to look back at the old lovely buildings that have long gone. This book is a must have if you own the first one!
