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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Posted in American Countryside Virginia

More Than a Park

In one small town in southwestern Virginia you’ll find a place that at first glance may appear to be just a park.  Take a stop…

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Posted in American Countryside North Carolina

The President’s Flag

The flag of the President of the Unites States shows an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows.  President Harry Truman wanted to add something…

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Posted in American Countryside North Carolina

A Short Resolution That Impacts Life Today

June 14, 1777 was an important date in American history because of a short resolution that was passed that impacts life today… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2026/07/2026-0715-House-of-Flags-3.mp3Podcast: Play in…

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Posted in American Countryside North Carolina

Two Dates On a Flag

What is the only state flag with two dates emblazoned upon it?  Those two dates are not only important to that state but the nation…

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Posted in American Countryside North Carolina

A Red Hat and a Stick

A red hat and stick is a symbol of what movement?  You may be surprised by the answer and equally astonished at the fact the…

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