Community letters critique Dixie Highway roads in Rockcastle
A Long-letter from Stanford Ky dated June 21 1917 criticizes road funding and the Dixie Highway in Rockcastle county. It cites Renfro Creek and Shivers Creek bridges and laments poor Western Rockcastle finances while noting social visits, church work, and local gatherings in Brodhead and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford, Ky
Renfro Creek
Rockcastle County
Brodhead
Freedom
Shivers Creek
Rockcastle
Dixie Highway
The
Signal
Burr
Madison
Knox
Mt. Vernon
C. C. Davis
W. H Krage
Rockcaste
Christian Church
M. G. Fish
Youny
Fish
WE. Gravely
H. H. Hutcheson
Middlesboro
Gideon Taylor
Richmond
A. E. Albright
My Dear Friend Lloyd Maret and wartime letters
A New York City correspondent writes to Mr James Maret in Kentucky expressing sympathy for the loss of his son Lloyd. The letter describes Billy Sunday’s revival work, large wartime audiences, and community efforts including liberty bonds and troop mobilization. It also notes Mamie’s social work, Tush at a rock crushing plant near West Point, and invites a visit with sightseeing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Maret
Vernon
Kentucky
Lloyd
Billy Sunday
Rodhaver
Buddy
Tabernacle
France
S.l
Mamie
New York
Tush
Tompkins Cove
West Point
Hudson
Palisades
Rip van Winkle
Coney Island
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