Explore the History of Marble Falls

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Aug. 12, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Marble Falls by local authors Jane Knapik and Amanda Rose. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by.

The waterfalls that gave Marble Falls its name have been covered by Lake Marble Falls since 1951, when a series of dams was completed on the Colorado River to prevent flooding along the river. The possibilities offered by water power at the falls and mining at nearby Granite Mountain encouraged Gen. Adam R. Johnson and his partners to lay out the town of Marble Falls in 1887.

In modern times, when the Lower Colorado River Authority lowers the level of the lake, waterfront owners can repair boat docks and guests at nearby hotels and restaurants can see portions of the ancient rocky ledges.

Today’s Marble Falls, with a population of over 6,000, provides services for the more than 30,000 area residents of surrounding recreation and retirement communities.

Highlights of Marble Falls include:
•   Rarely before seen images, many of which were donated from the private collections of local residents, other images were found in county museums and libraries.
•   Includes images of historic structures, older churches and schools that could serve as a tour guide for Marble Falls.
•   The book is written by two authors who are natives of Burnet County and residents of the Marble Falls area; both authors are active in community organizations.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

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