Appanoose County (Images of America)

Appanoose County (Images of America)

Appanoose County has a unique heritage, yet it shares a common legacy with all rural Midwestern communities. The boundaries were drawn in 1843, and pioneers from the East came and staked their claims. Jonathan Stratton, the surveyor who platted an addition to Ann Arbor, Michigan, that would eventually become the University of Michigan, did the same with the county seat, Centerville, and remained there. Coal was discovered in the county and became the primary industry for over 50 years. Waves of immigrants came to the area for work in the mines, changing the landscape of the populous forever. Even as coal mining faded away, the diverse culture of the residents remained. These people of Appanoose County maintained a strong work ethic and a positive attitude that pulled them through tough times. They took pride in the community and celebrated their great fortune to live in Appanoose County.

Country	USA
Author	Appanoose County Historical Society
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Appanoose County Historical Society (COR)
EAN	9780738598994
ISBN	0738598992
Label	Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer	Arcadia Publishing
MPN	black & white illustrations
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	128
PartNumber	black & white illustrations
PublicationDate	2013-06-03
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
ReleaseDate	2013-06-03
Studio	Arcadia Publishing

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