“Breakaway Bill”
His nickname was Breakaway Bill for obvious reasons. Yet in the case of Bill How e, the nickname was only part of the legend. A 1952...
Lawrence Lore
Jan 222 min read
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Bridgeport Band 1926
The researchers were interested in this photo when it was donated and wanted to learn as much about it as they could. By reviewing the...
Lawrence Lore
Jan 213 min read
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Dr. Silas Hall 1849-1914
Dr Silas Hall was born July 29, 1849, in Wood County Virginia to Bushrod and Mary Ross Hall. He is shown living with his parents in...
Lawrence Lore
Jan 203 min read
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A Good Soldier and Citizen, A Lover of Home and Country
Joseph Henry Worstell was born on September 18, 1843, to David Johnson and Naomi (Martin) Worstell in Clermont County, Ohio. Joseph’s...
Lawrence Lore
Jan 173 min read
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Before Flour Came in Paper 5-pound Bags
John D. Sage, one of the leading millers in Lawrence County Illinois, was born December 14, 1820, in Ontario, New York, to Jonathan W....
Lawrence Lore
Jan 165 min read
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Churches of Bridgeport
Churches of Bridgeport (Religious leaders as of 1957) Assembly of God-- George Rutledge Minister 3rd and Jefferson Church of God- - Mrs....
Lawrence Lore
Jan 151 min read
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2024: A Busy Year
A group of dedicated volunteers strive every day to preserve and breathe life into the inanimate objects that make up the history that...
Lawrence Lore
Jan 141 min read
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News December 1879
The fact that a half a barrel of cussedness is frequently found in a two-quart boy has never been explained. Apples and potatoes are...
Lawrence Lore
Jan 137 min read
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Bid NOW
The Auction for the Festival of Trees to benefit various organizations sponsored by the Lawrence County Health Department has begun on...
Lawrence Lore
Jan 111 min read
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Derricks in Bridgeport
In the early days of the oil boom, oil derricks could be found inside the city limits of Bridgeport.
Lawrence Lore
Jan 101 min read
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