The rich, fertile soil of the south branch of the Raritan River gave them opportunity for successful agricultural endeavors, the main source of livelihood for many generations. In 1974, Schooley's Mountain County Park was opened to provide recreational opportunities to the community.
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Situated between the picturesque Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, the facility caused an economic boom in the nearby village of Big Lick and the surrounding area. This book takes a look into its history, particularly at production during that exciting and enchanting era of the steam locomotive.
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By 1900, logging was slowing down, but the public's growing awareness of Langlade's abundant hunting and fishing resources gave rise to northern Wisconsin's tourism industry. Even Indian tribes gradually participated in the tourist trade.
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Franklin is also a gateway town for the Appalachian Trail, attracting hikers almost year-round. NEW Arcadia Publishing Firefighting in Allegany County, MD 9780738541976 Images. © Arcadia Publishing. Richly blessed with gems and minerals, the small North Carolina town of Franklin is touted as the "Gem Capital of the World.'.
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Apart from the city of Cincinnati, Norwood is the second largest city within Hamilton County, Ohio. Although settlers moved into Norwood as early as 1787, Norwood was not incorporated as a city until 1902.
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But those who explore it find there is plenty to discover along the way in the towns of Austin, Eureka, Ely, Fallon and Fernley. From the sordid lynching of Richard Jennings to the humorous legend about a famous sack of flour, author Janice Oberding treks across Highway 50 seeking spirits and uncovering the tales of Singing Sand Mountain, the Red-Headed Giants, the Giroux Mine Disaster and many more.
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The plant operated for 20 years—from 1942 to 1962. It served as an ordnance plant during World War II and the Korean War, then as an Atlas missile site from 1960 to 1962. Since then, the land has been sold to various interests, including the University of Nebraska and the Nebraska National Guard.
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The community started as a central collection of log buildings among miles of farmland. Sons were sent off to fight in the Civil War and both World Wars. Through it all, Blanchester grew and thrived, and the community celebrated its centennial in 1924—a year late.
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When the settlers of Ellensburg sought to break away from Yakima County and establish their own county, they wanted to gain autonomy as well as increase the chances of the county seat, Ellensburg, becoming the state capital.
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Many of Pontiac's founding fathers were veterans of the War of 1812. NEW Arcadia Publishing Firefighting in Allegany County, MD 9780738541976 Images. © Arcadia Publishing.
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