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The streets of Crawford, TX were not always as busy as they are today, and you might be wondering why. In 1999 a ranch close to town was bought by a very important man, which made the little town of Crawford the new home of the president of the United States.

The streets of Crawford, TX were not always as busy as they are today, and you might be wondering why. In 1999 a ranch close to town was bought by a very important man, which made the little town of Crawford the new home of the president of the United States.

In 1690 a herd of cattle was driven north from Mexico to a mission along the Sabine River, and this event would change American cattle history forever. Though not native to the Texas landscape, the Longhorn breed of cattle was well equipped to survive the harsh landscape and today these sturdy animals are icons of Texas and the cattle industry.

In 1690 a herd of cattle was driven north from Mexico to a mission along the Sabine River, and this event would change American cattle history forever. Though not native to the Texas landscape, the Longhorn breed of cattle was well equipped to survive the harsh landscape and today these sturdy animals are icons of Texas and the cattle industry.

When you think of European settlers that came to Texas, the groups that often come to mind are the Spanish, German, and Czech. Two additional groups of immigrants that had an impact on the settlement of Texas and its fight for Independence are the Swiss and Norwegians.

When you think of European settlers that came to Texas, the groups that often come to mind are the Spanish, German, and Czech. Two additional groups of immigrants that had an impact on the settlement of Texas and its fight for Independence are the Swiss and Norwegians.

Before the time of the Spanish explorers, Native Americans inhabited the open ranges and woodlands of Texas. One group that made its mark in history is the Tonkawa Indians. These people were thought to have come to Texas as early as the seventeenth century.

Before the time of the Spanish explorers, Native Americans inhabited the open ranges and woodlands of Texas. One group that made its mark in history is the Tonkawa Indians. These people were thought to have come to Texas as early as the seventeenth century.

The 19th century cattle industry in Texas was the catalyst to economic recovery after the Civil War. Cattle were raised in Texas, but they had to be driven north to markets where they could fetch a fair price. The Chisholm Trail was the most heavily used route to move cattle northward, and was best known for the six million cattle herded from Texas into Oklahoma and Kansas within less than 30 years.

The 19th century cattle industry in Texas was the catalyst to economic recovery after the Civil War. Cattle were raised in Texas, but they had to be driven north to markets where they could fetch a fair price. The Chisholm Trail was the most heavily used route to move cattle northward, and was best known for the six million cattle herded from Texas into Oklahoma and Kansas within less than 30 years.