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Follow on Google News | New Book Explores Hattiesburg’s Unique PastLocal authors tell the history of the area using a collection of vintage images
Hattiesburg was dubbed "The Hub City" because of its geographic relationship to six great Southern cities. On a map, it appears to be the center of a great wheel, with railroad lines fanning out like spokes to New Orleans, Natchez, Jackson, Meridian, Gulfport and Mobile. This intersection has been a pivotal part of the founding, early history and continuing role that Hattiesburg plays in the economic and cultural development of the Southeastern United States. Images of America: Hattiesburg covers the city's founding by William H. Hardy, the impact of the lumber industry and the railroads and the educational institutions that benefitted from the largess of local timber tycoons. The book also sheds light on the illicit fight that made John L. Sullivan the last bare-knuckle heavyweight boxing champion of the world. While, scenes of city and rural life in the 1920s, give readers a glance into their city’s past. Highlights of Hattiesburg include: • Rarely seen images that were provided by public and private university and museum collections, as well as resident’s private collections. • Discusses the beginnings of the two universities in the area, University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. • Shows the progression of the era by depicting the trends in transportation, fashion, education, architecture, etc. Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online. Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com/ End
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