Early fire lookouts often primitive
The early forest-fire lookouts – sometimes referred to as “Sentinels of the Forest” – were often buildings constructed of rough lumber by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and contained little
The early forest-fire lookouts – sometimes referred to as “Sentinels of the Forest” – were often buildings constructed of rough lumber by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and contained little
Thoughtful people recognize knowledge has real-life consequences and believing false information can be harmful – even deadly.
Land records – especially older ones – are a good source of local history.
This is especially true if you are looking for information on a certain area.
February is Black History Month.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
Even though what is now-Graham County did not see any large-scale battles during the Civil War, it certainly did not escape roaming gangs of outlaws – such as the Kirkland Bushwhackers: Captain Tim
In the early years of the Methodist Church in Robbinsville, ministers were often appointed one year at a time.
I’ve often called the 4x400 relay the “most exciting five minutes in sports.”
Maybe it is because after three-plus hours, the competition draws a track meet to a close.
Most are familiar with the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child.”
There wasn’t a village located in the Atoah section of Graham County where I grew up, but there was a community.