. Texas ... an illustrated description of present conditions in the Lone Star state, with comparative tables showing the marvelous growth and exceptional advantages offered to the prospective investor or homeseeker . ELLIS COUNTY. Area and Population. This is one of the richest farming counties in the State, havingan area of 620,160 acres, of which 413,500 acres are in cultivation,producing annually large crops of corn, cotton and grain. A greatdeal of attention is given to fine stock. The county was organizedin 1850. The census of 1900 shows a population of 50,059, an in-crease over the 1890
. Texas ... an illustrated description of present conditions in the Lone Star state, with comparative tables showing the marvelous growth and exceptional advantages offered to the prospective investor or homeseeker . ELLIS COUNTY. Area and Population. This is one of the richest farming counties in the State, havingan area of 620,160 acres, of which 413,500 acres are in cultivation,producing annually large crops of corn, cotton and grain. A greatdeal of attention is given to fine stock. The county was organizedin 1850. The census of 1900 shows a population of 50,059, an in-crease over the 1890 census of 18,285. Schools and Churches. One hundred and forty public schools receive from the schoolfund the sum of $94,660. Five colleges, several private schools andacademies of music, afford excellent educational facilities. Thereare in the county 135 church organizations of leading denominations. Cost of Lands. Improved lands are rated at $35 to $60 per acre; unimprovedlands $20 to $35 per acre. Banks. The banks number 14, with deposits of $2,370,000. Railway Facilities. The Missouri, Kansas & Texas, and four other roads, furnisnthe transportation facilities. Towns and Cities. WAXAHACHIE, the county s
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