The company, founded in 1865 by John B. Stetson, only recently moved to Garland, Texas. In 1870, Stetson opened a factory outside of Philadelphia, which would subsequently become the largest hat ...

Former congressman Jack Brook's Stetson hat on display at his Celebration of Life services at the Montagne Center in Beaumont, Texas, on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.

Stetson Hats are a strong, historic, U.S.-born brand that has been worn by cowboys, U.S. Army Calvary members, movie stars and pioneers in the American West. John B. Stetson founded the company in ...