Monday, November 28, 2011

History for Christmas? Consider one of my books on Jackson County's colorful past

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Battle of Marianna Monument If you are looking for a unique Christmas gift that captures the flavor of Jackson County's rich and col...
Friday, November 11, 2011

UPDATE: Prosecutions unlikely in Claude Neal Lynching

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Old Jackson County Courthouse The new investigation into the 1934 Claude Neal lynching in Jackson County is coming to an end and the Jus...
Friday, November 4, 2011

Excerpt #2 - The Claude Neal Lynching (New Book)

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Cannady house in late 1980s prior to its demolition. The following is a second excerpt from my new book on the Claude Neal lynching, w...
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Excerpt #1 - New Book on the Claude Neal Lynching

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Cannady House in 1980s, before it was demolished. My new book on the 1934 murder of Lola Cannady and lynching of Claude Neal in Jackson ...
Saturday, October 22, 2011

FBI Opens New Investigation of 1934 Jackson County Lynching

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Old Jackson County Courthouse The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the 77 year old lynching of Claude Neal, a blac...
Sunday, October 2, 2011

Old Parramore marks 50th Annual Oak Grove Homecoming

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Rev. Cap Pooser leads the Veterans Memorial Dedication One of Jackson County's most unique events marked its 50th anniversary today ...
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Monday, September 12, 2011

Marianna Day & Battle Reenactment set for September 24th

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Battle of Marianna Monument The annual Marianna Day obervance, which commemorates the 1864 Battle of Marianna, will take place on Saturda...
Friday, August 26, 2011

The Wild Man of Ocheesee Pond - A 19th Century Bigfoot Capture in Jackson County?

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Ocheesee Pond One of the most startling yet least known Bigfoot stories in American history originated in the cypress swamps of Ochees...
Saturday, June 18, 2011

Two Egg - Parramore Monster makes an appearance!

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The "Stump Jumper," the mysterious Two Egg - Parramore Monster, has been sighted again in its traditional haunts about one mile no...
Friday, May 27, 2011

Closure of Dozier School marks end of historic facility

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Dozier School from the Air (Bing Map) The announcement this week that Dozier School in Marianna - now officially titled another name, but...
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Charles Hentz was Jackson County's Best Known Antebellum Doctor

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Dr. Hentz was the son of famed 19th century novelist Caroline Lee Hentz, the probable creator of the Bellamy Bridge ghost legend. By Da...
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Saturday, April 9, 2011

The Dickinson Flag - A Unique Artifact of Reconstruction in Jackson County

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The Dickinson Flag The flag shown here holds a unique place in American history. It covered the coffin of John Q. Dickinson, Jackson Coun...
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Sunday, April 3, 2011

140 Years Ago Today: Assassination of Clerk of Court was Major Event in Jackson County History

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Davis-West House One of the most significant events in the history of Jackson County took place on a Marianna street corner 140 years ago...
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Monday, March 28, 2011

Planting by the Signs of the Moon

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The Moon Shines over Jackson County Farmers and gardeners have relied on the signs or phases of the moon for thousands of years in decidi...
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

New Edition of The Battle of Marianna, Florida is now in print!

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The new Expanded Edition of The Battle of Marianna, Florida is now available! The new edition includes nearly 50 pages of new information...
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Kindle version of "The Battle of Marianna, Florida" is now available!!

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Amazon has begun the process of releasing the new Expanded Edition of my book, "The Battle of Marianna, Florida." If you have a Ki...
Thursday, February 3, 2011

Three Rivers State Park once again targeted for Closure!

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Three Rivers State Park For the second time in three years, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has proposed closing...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Beating the Drums of War - Jackson County's First Confederate Unit

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1861 Sketch of Confederate Camps at Pensacola by Dale Cox The first Confederate company to form in Jackson County after the Secession o...
Monday, January 10, 2011

Jackson County and the Secession of Florida, January 10, 1861

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Adam McNealy, Jackson County Delegate By Dale Cox   Today marks the 150 th anniversary of Florida’s secession from the Union. It was...