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History of Athens
The News Courier, Athens, Ala. via Yahoo News· 8 months agoOct. 29—DirtDirt was the allure of Athens in the early 1800s. Rich with nutrients needed for crops, the soil drew settlers after the United States purchased the Mississippi Territory from the ...
Bridges: Erastus 'Deaf' Smith served Texas with courage, distinction
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 2 months agoErastus "Deaf" Smith was perhaps one of the most unique figures to emerge from the early years of...
What's in a name? Why states differ on how (and when) to celebrate Presidents Day.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPresidents Day is on Feb. 19 this year, and for many people that means a long, three-day weekend....
'Honest assessment of the past': Community Hero Steve Murray, keeper of Alabama's true history
The Montgomery Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIt serves as Alabama’s attic. The Alabama Department of Archives and History, established in 1901,...
Today in History: February 19, The Battle of Iwo Jima begins
WFLA via Yahoo News· 4 months agoToday is Monday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2024. There are 316 days left in the year. Today’s...
