History A Neighbor’s Plea: John Gwinn and the Iron Horse M Gwinn, February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 “I dont wash to do aney thing to inger the progrese of its Bilding but I onley Look to my Just rights & intrust” Come sit a spell and let me tell you about a piece of history I found tucked away. It is a letter from May of 1872,… Continue Reading
History A Neighborly Hand in Old Fayette County M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 17, 2026 “Labin Gwinn has Settled that debt with me & has no right to be pushed on that debt Given under my hand” Hey there, neighbors! Pull up a chair, because I’ve found a real treasure in the archives today that’s as warm as a woodstove on a November morning. Back… Continue Reading
History A Father’s Firm Words and a Sack of Coffee: A Glimpse into 1858 M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “I Dont like hugens to have any thing To Do with any Thing of One As he is out of my Books for Ever” Pull up a chair, friends, because I’ve got something special to show you today. Imagine reaching into a dusty drawer and pulling out a single sheet… Continue Reading
History A Stern Word Across the Fence Line from 1877 M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 11, 2026 “These Are to Notise you to Quit tresperfsing on Our Land if you dont we will put The Law in forse against you at Once” Gather ’round, neighbors, because I’ve found a little piece of history that’s as sharp as a winter wind and just as honest. This isn’t a… Continue Reading