Salado Texas: Frontier College Town

Salado, TX: Yardley Publishing. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed by the author on the first illustration page "Enjoy historic Salado! Best regards, Charlie Turnbo May 29, 2007" . Oversize. 297 pages. Signed by Author. Along meadering Salado Creek unfolds the story of Salado, Texas - Frontier College Town. Primitive Indians lived here early on, Spanish explorers mapped the area, veterans of the Texas Revolution claimed their land grants here, and hearty pioneers planted a flourishing community.The first order of business by locals was to establish a college on the rolling hills overlooking the creek.Salado College, like none other in this region, was a private school founded on the uncoventional belief that both men and women deserved equal access to higher education. The school became a magnet drawing large families here from across the Nation. Early graduates became governors, judges, teachers, business and civic leaders who excelled in their chosen fields. Pioneer settlers built large Greek revival style homes that also served as boarding houses for students and faculty of the college. The story of Salado and its college is one of courage and conviction during difficult times on the early Texas frontier.The village of Salado was formally founded in 1859 with the opening of the college. It survived the Civil War, reconstruction, two devastating fires and numerous mission and leadership changes. For 64 years it was the defining force of education in Central Texas and operated until burned again in 1924.Often called the Athens of Texas, Salado has developed into a quaint little village drawing people from around the country to enjoy its special atmosphere. Twenty-one bed and breakfast inns, dozens of historical features, a variety of restaurants and a mixture of charming specialty stores make a visit to Salado today an unforgettable experience.Four local cemetery censuses are listed, along with faculty and students who attended Salado College and its successor, Thomas Arnold School. Eighty-three illustrations are used in the book.Limited edition printing and supply is almost exhausted. .