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 Little News from Meadow Creek: A 1887 Winter Greeting M Gwinn, December 27, 2025February 17, 2026 “I did them good work in that case; and if Flanagan did not notify them in time to give bond I could not help it.” Gather ’round, friends, because I’ve found something special in the archives today. It’s a humble letter written way back on a chilly February day in… Continue Reading
History A Neighborly Note from 1891: Saving a Penny and Mapping the Land M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “will save Expence as the one Trip will do all the Work.” Pull up a chair and let me show you a real treasure I found tucked away in the archives. It’s a simple letter from February of 1891, written on lined paper that has turned the color of a… Continue Reading