Pilot Point
Jay Melugin
Jul 2009 · Arcadia Publishing
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The oldest town in Denton County, Pilot Point is situated atop the highest point in North Texas at a place that was once a landmark for wagon train pilots traveling through the region. In 1854, the town was platted and lots were sold, many to cross-country pioneers who were drawn to the abundance of fresh water, game, and fertile soil. The city began to grow more quickly after incorporation in 1867, and when the railroad arrived in 1880, Pilot Point became one of the busiest trading centers in North Texas, boasting both the largest cotton gin and university. From the early days of cowboys and cotton in the 1800s, to oil and cattle in the 1930s, to the changes that came with the 1960s, this new volume tells the unique story of Pilot Point.
About the author
Author Jay Melugin is a historian and museum curator in Pilot Point. As an avid history buff, Jay has been involved in the restoration of an 1880s schoolhouse, has renovated several buildings, and has planned reconstruction of the oldest log cabin in Denton County. Melugins collection of more than 1,000 photographs and artifacts, which is displayed in the museum at Jays Caf on the historic square, serves as the basis for this entertaining retrospective.
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