Posted in American Countryside Georgia

The Boys Who Manned the Civil War Navy

Imagine boys 11 to 15 years of age going to war.  It was reality for these young men and the conditions in which they served…

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Posted in American Countryside Georgia

Battle of the Iron Clads

Perhaps you’ve heard of the story of the Monitor and Merramack…the first two ironclad ships to do battle in the Civil War…but in a moment…

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Posted in American Countryside Arizona

Copper Queen Mine

You’ll find plenty of wild mining stories in southern Arizona.  One of the biggest tales includes a mine where you can still ride the ore…

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Posted in American Countryside Oklahoma

Creating the New Capitol

This state’s government was ready to move out of its temporary home in a downtown hotel.  However, the route to building a grand and permanent…

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Posted in American Countryside Oklahoma

The Capitol Is Where the Sign Says It Is

It’s said, “home is where the heart is.”  And in this state it can be said, “The capitol is where the governor decides to put…

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Posted in American Countryside Oklahoma

Multiple Choice State Capital

Voters often face multiple choices when electing candidates for office.  But the residents of this state had a most unique multiple choice question to decide. …

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Posted in American Countryside Minnesota

Luxury Painted with Turkey Feathers

Some people will go to great lengths to create something luxurious.  But have you ever heard of someone spending an entire year doing the interior…

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Posted in American Countryside Minnesota

The Most Powerful Steam Locomotive in US History

What is the most powerful steam locomotive in U.S. history?  We may say the Big Boy and that answer would get you very close.  But…

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Posted in American Countryside Minnesota

Lake Superior Railroad Museum

Many towns and cities have restored their old rail depots.  That’s the case in Duluth, Minnesota and the building is quite impressive in its own…

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Posted in American Countryside Montana

Underground in Butte

Today we head under ground…both literally and figuratively as we uncover some of this city’s history and dig up some of its interesting stories during…

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