Description

Explore the rich history of Smith County, Texas, with “Chronicles of Smith County”! Published by the Smith County Historical Society in 1962, this captivating series offers informative articles, stunning photographs, detailed maps, and insightful tables that delve into the county’s past.

Each issue is presented in a convenient 8.5 x 11-inch softcover format, providing a unique glimpse into the stories and events that have shaped the community. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply curious, the Chronicles will engage and enlighten you with every page!

Table of Contents:

• Front Cover: Dover Baptist Church, Artwork & Design by Katarina Wright

• “A Real Artist at the Spigot”: Shorty Wolston, Soda Fountain Clerk at Bryan the Bookman, by Vicki Betts; pages 1-4

• Dover Baptist Church: 158 Years of Faithful Service, by Vicki Barron Kruschwitz; pages 5-19

• Sarah Stidham & Daphne Ellison Petty: Creek Freedwomen in Smith County, Texas, by Vicki Betts; pages 20-25

• Texas College in the Dallas Express, 1925, abstracted by Vicki Betts; pages 26-27

• Singing the Shapes: Sacred Harp, Smith County, Texas, by Carol Kehl; pages 28-37

• The Old Insanity Defense, by Randal B. Gilbert; pages 38-45

• 1863 Minutes of the Commissioners Court, abstracted by Vicki Betts; pages 46-77

• S. H. Bradley and Cobb Graded School, by Vicki Betts; pages 78-81

• Back Cover: Catalogue of Cobb Graded School, 1898-1899

Check out our Chronicles Index – a compilation of our four published books of indexes and the unpublished volumes of indexes. Note: this does not include this issue as yet but it will shortly.