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Category Archives: Greenville
Andrew Jackson Hurdle – Waiting for the Schoolhouse to Open
In a deposition made in 1919, Reverend Andrew Jackson Hurdle stated he never went to school a day in his life. He considered himself a self-made man who learned to read and write while a slave. Born on Christmas Day … Continue reading
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Meandering Along the Red
Happy New Year!! It’s very chilly around here and Texans aren’t accustomed to extremely cold spells. While I’m sitting at my computer writing I look out at the trees that seem to be so cold. Yet I am lucky to … Continue reading
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Truman Lee Allen (1923-1945)
The headlines on the front page of the Greenville (TX) Morning Herald for Tuesday, May 8, 1945, read “REICH SURRENDERS: British Declare Today Official V-E Day.” Ironically, at the top of page 1:6 the headline screamed “Lt. Truman Allen Reported … Continue reading
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Preserving Our Past
Have you ever stopped and read those Texas Historical Markers along Texas roads? They are so interesting, and some are quite amazing. You’ll find stories of outlaws, Indian raids, Texas Rangers and more fascinating characters and places. Texas isn’t the … Continue reading
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Families and Houses Are Important, Too
Spring Fever was delightful enough, but it comes along with wet rains and thunderstorms. Indian Summer is delightful, but with less weather intruding. Right now, I’m trying to write this column while watching the wind and gentle breezes send colorful … Continue reading
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What a Difference Time Makes
While we have been distracted about the start of school, whether it will be in-person or on computers, and concerned about all the new cases of Covid, I thought a look at 1920 would be enjoyable. The Great War was … Continue reading
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Scotsman in Hunt County
Sandy (as he was called) Cameron was born in Scotland on June 17, 1833, the same year of the Falling Stars over Alabama. He first went to Travis County in 1851 when he came to America, but within six months … Continue reading
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Hunt County Historical Commission
One of my favorite groups is the Hunt County Historical Commission. We meet every other month during the year, discuss historical topics while developing a friendship. There are no fees, no refreshments, no speakers. We just talk about the history … Continue reading
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Ace Pitcher from Center Point
Did you know that two men from Hunt County have set records for baseball? We are all aware of Monty Stratton, the Chicago White Sox pitcher who lost one leg in a hunting event. But who was the other professional … Continue reading
Raising Livestock
The first Anglo settlers in Hunt County realized that the best product of their new land was not cotton, but cattle, sheep, and horses. All three had multiple tributes that included hides and food. To add to the choice was … Continue reading
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