Center of the South

ID: 1265 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection ~ Creator: Fred R. Gildersleeve
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Center of the South

The town square demonstrated the growth and impact of the Waco cotton industry better than any other place in the city. Farmers from counties surrounding the city brought their crops to Waco for sale and then in turn purchased groceries and other supplies from local merchants, further strengthening the economy.

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By Amanda Sawyer
For nearly half a century, cotton reigned as king of Waco's economy, establishing the once small frontier town as a thriving urban center known throughout the country. The area later named Waco held a long history of agricultural pursuits…