The Enid Justin Room
Miss Enid Justin, the daughter of famous boot maker, H.J. Justin, left her mark on Nocona in so many different ways. A few years after "Daddy Joe" died, his sons decided to move the Justin Boot Company to Fort Worth. Miss Enid did not agree with that decision at all, so she started her own boot company in 1925 with a handful of Justin employees and a $5000 loan from the bank. Miss Enid worked every possible position in the factory, from outside sales to stitching boots. To make ends meet, she also ordered and delivered coal, made lunches for the oilfield workers, and rented rooms in her home. Her persistence paid off, and the Nocona Boot Company became Justin Boot's largest competitor.
In addition to being the largest employer in Nocona, Miss Enid supported her community in a number of ways. She was instrumental in starting the first rodeo that has continued for more than sixty years. Local children knew her as the "Cracker Jack Lady," as she handed out boxes of Cracker Jacks at Halloween. She also donated playground equipment for the local park, now named Enid Park in her honor.
In addition to being the largest employer in Nocona, Miss Enid supported her community in a number of ways. She was instrumental in starting the first rodeo that has continued for more than sixty years. Local children knew her as the "Cracker Jack Lady," as she handed out boxes of Cracker Jacks at Halloween. She also donated playground equipment for the local park, now named Enid Park in her honor.
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