Posted in American Countryside Minnesota

Chisolm, Minnesota

In northern Minnesota you’ll find one of the tallest statues in the nation.  His hat literally lights the way for you to find him and…

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Posted in American Countryside Minnesota

Moonlight Graham

Many kids have the dream of playing major league baseball.  This man got his chance for one inning.  Interestingly, that one inning made him very…

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Posted in American Countryside Kentucky

The Great Fire & Eclipse of Elizabethtown

When several tragedies strike within a short period of time, people might say “the world is coming to an end.”  That’s what the folks thought…

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Posted in American Countryside Kentucky

Custer’s Prize Horses

We all know Custer and his men met their fate at the Little Big Horn.  However, a chapter of the story you’ve probably not heard…

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Posted in American Countryside Kentucky

The Chance Meeting of Future Presidents

One day they would both become president of the United States, but when the two spent the summer in the same town passing each other…

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Posted in American Countryside Utah

A Town with Streets Paved in Gold

If in heaven the streets are paved in gold, then perhaps this town was pretty close to paradise.  For a century ago, their streets were…

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Posted in American Countryside Utah

A Vending Machine for Your Divorce

You can buy a lot of things out of a vending machine, but this town had perhaps the most unique such device anywhere in the…

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Posted in American Countryside Utah

An Unusual Capital in Utah

Sometimes people and towns like to go against the grain and live life differently.  For the folks in Corrine, Utah that was definitely the case…

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Posted in American Countryside Virginia

The Abingdong Muster Grounds

What does it mean to “muster”?  For those living in Colonial times, that word was very important and this spot was one of the most…

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Posted in American Countryside Virginia

The Rebellion Continues

The message was clear – lay down your arms and stop the rebellion against the British Crown or otherwise be prepared to have your cities…

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