Monthly Archives: July 2016

Answers to the Hunt County History Quiz

How do you think you did on the How Well Do You Know Hunt County test last week? My husband complained about how hard it was even though I am always giving him tidbits of local history. He refers to … Continue reading

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How Well Do You Know Hunt County ?

Let’s have some fun today. I have put together a list a questions about the history of Hunt County, including Greenville that you might not know. I have also provided clues to finding answers. Who were the two men from … Continue reading

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Populism or Progressivism

This year we have heard much about the concept of Populism or Grass-Root politics. Scholars often counterbalance the discussion with the introduction of Progressivism. So where and when did these terms pop up in our society? Are they similar or … Continue reading

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Historical Fiction

I always said I wouldn’t try to write fiction. It is simply too hard to put words in a character’s mouth. Well, I just finished my first attempt at historical fiction, although there is only a miniscule of conversation in … Continue reading

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The Artillery Piece

Located on a cement slab on the northeast side of the Hunt County Courthouse is an artillery piece. No one seems to know where it came from or why it is there. It is simply a mystery. In the July … Continue reading

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