Monthly Archives: October 2016

James H. Gee

Next Sunday, November 6th several patriotic groups are planning a War of 1812 Patriot Grave Dedication for James H. Gee (1799-1883) in East Mount Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. The public is invited. James Gee was born earlier than any other … Continue reading

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East Mount Cemetery

Let’s take a visit to East Mount Cemetery in Greenville this week. I must admit I have never walked the entire ten-plus acre cemetery myself, but I have visited many different gravesites over the years. The first marked graves date … Continue reading

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Daylight Saving Time

In three weeks we will take a leap backwards. Before we go to bed on November 5, we will go through the house and turn every clock back an hour, except for those clocks that are smart enough to do … Continue reading

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The Old Post Office

Remember when you went to the post office, not only to collect your mail, but also to visit with friends and learn what was going on in town. Post offices have always fascinated me. Some such as the one in … Continue reading

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Frontier Violence Symposium

October is a great month for seeing sites in Texas.  With that thought in mind, let me interest you in a unique experience later this month. The newly organized Central Texas Historical Association will present its second fall symposium. This … Continue reading

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