Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg by Brooke Cruthirds, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on June 17, 2013, offers a detailed exploration of the city known as “The Hub City.” This 130-page book presents a historical overview of Hattiesburg, emphasizing its geographic significance as a central point connecting six major Southern cities. The narrative delves into the city’s founding, the influence of the lumber industry and railroads, and the development of educational institutions supported by local timber magnates.
Readers will find a rich depiction of Hattiesburg’s early history and its ongoing role in the economic and cultural landscape of the Southeastern United States. The book highlights notable events, including the infamous boxing match that crowned John L. Sullivan as the last bare-knuckle heavyweight champion, alongside vivid scenes of urban and rural life in the 1920s. This edition serves as a visual and informative resource for those interested in the history of Hattiesburg and its impact on the region.
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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, the educational institutions that benefitted from the largess of local timber tycoons, the illicit fight that made John L. Sullivan the last bare-knuckle heavyweight boxing champion of the world, and scenes of city and rural life in the 1920s.
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