History The Mystery of Lot Number One: A Glimpse into Our Shared Past M Gwinn, December 31, 2025January 15, 2026 “would you please to let me know what has been done with the pattents and Copys of Patents that your Father used (Southgates and Heny Banks) while Lawing with Mann” Pull up a chair, friends, because I’ve found something special in the archives today. It’s a humble letter from November… Continue Reading
History A Neighborly Word Across the Laurel Branch M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 7, 2026 “if it is the Case I am very Sorry it occurred and Stopud my men at once from Cutting any more untill I know I am right” Gather round, friends, because I’ve found a real piece of our local history tucked away in the archives. It’s a handwritten letter from… Continue Reading
History A Patch of Dirt and a Piece of Paper: A Letter from Fayette’s Past M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “I will either sell or buy your part.” Pull up a chair, folks, and let me share a little piece of our town’s history that just came across my desk. This handwritten note, dated way back to May 21st, 1890, was sent from J.W. Davis to Mr. Laban T. Gwinn… Continue Reading