History A Scrap of Paper and a Bit of Trouble M Gwinn, December 30, 2025 “Nance got Pirty mad beause I Said it was your Chain” Well hello there, neighbors! I have been digging through the old archives again and I stumbled upon a little scrap of paper that feels like it is still warm from someone’s pocket. It is a hurried note from a… Continue Reading
History A Muddy Mix-Up in the Timber Yard M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “And we are the more disappointed because the large timber which we needed so badly was not loaded first, as we instructed all parties to do.” Pull up a chair, neighbors, because I have found a real treasure in the archives today. This letter, dated March 4th, 1878, comes from… Continue Reading
History Dreams of Gold and the Dust of Flat Fork: A Letter from 1878 M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “i dont like to bound up so close if i can get a place i will move up in your Country this fall and wea will find that gold” Come on in and sit a spell, neighbors. I have got something special to show you today from our archives. It… Continue Reading
History Whispers of Gold and Old West Virginia Hills M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 29, 2026 “he stats that him and his partners hid a large a mount of gold from the indians and it is in your country undoubtedly” Come on in and sit a spell, neighbors. I’ve been sorting through the archives and found a real gem that’ll take you straight back to a… Continue Reading
History A Sunday Visit and a Handshake Deal: A Note from 1878 M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 16, 2026 “Look for me on Sunday if it is a good day.” Gather ’round, friends, because I’ve got a little piece of our local history to show you. It’s a simple note from February 1878, written by Jas. T. McCreery to his neighbor, Mr. L. Guinn. When you hold it, you… Continue Reading