112 Years in Little Elm Community

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Book describing the early history of Little Elm including schools, churches, and social organizations, as well as important families in the area. Name index starts on page 199.

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[is], 224 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 23 cm.

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Harris, Mrs. J. M. 1986.

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The Little Elm Public Library (LEPL), founded in 1999, is located in the Town of Little Elm, a stone’s throw from Lake Lewisville. LEPL’s mission is to enrich our community through expanding access to innovation, information, ideas, and inspiration. With a growing, bustling community of over 50,000 to serve, the Little Elm Public Library is a vibrant and busy community center. Among the features of the library are a makerspace with three 3-D printers and a laser cutter; public art exhibit space; a seed library; and kits of all kinds. LEPL is designated as a Tackle Loaner site in its partnership with Texas Parks & Wildlife. LEPL is a proud recipient of the 2022 Texas Municipal Leagues Director’s Association Award of Excellence – only awarded to 73 of the 542 public libraries in Texas.

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Book describing the early history of Little Elm including schools, churches, and social organizations, as well as important families in the area. Name index starts on page 199.

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[is], 224 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 23 cm.

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"Sesquicentennial Reprint Edition."

"Organized by Mrs. J. M. Harris from material given by pioneer residents and their descendants."

Contents: Preface -- Brief History of the Peters Colony in Texas -- Early Settlements -- Reflections of the Civil War -- Indian Influence -- Early Memories and Facts by J. W. Jagoe -- Pioneer Life in Texas -- Postal Services -- Little Elm School -- Religious Life -- Further Development and Settlements after Civil War -- Gay Ninety Club -- Outstanding People -- Family Histories

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Harris, Mrs. J. M. 112 Years in Little Elm Community, book, 1986; Denton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1617167/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Little Elm Public Library.

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