Located in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, Nobles County was first established in 1857. However, a financial...... more

The narrow-gauge Denver & Rio Grande (D&RG) Railroad, the first rail system to challenge and success... more

Pittsfield is the center of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. For centuries, visitors have traveled trails, railroads...... more

In 1944, A.L. Simon, a sailor at the Norman Naval Air Station, illustrated a booklet, "On the Beach,... more

businesses at the base of majestic Willamette Falls. Again and again the rivers rose, inundating the historic city to the north...... more

The rich and fertile land upon which Moscow sits has sustained a vibrant community of hard working t... more

Silverton is located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, which have been described by H.H. Bancr... more

County seat in 1880. The City of Cheney incorporated in 1883, and though its role as county seat was short-lived, Cheney long...... more

industry, but unlike many communities, the historic downtown continues to thrive with shops, restaurants, and lively cultural...... more

Warren County s townships, nestled in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania, were originally formed from the land grants...... more

The Cooper River is a meandering tributary of the Delaware River in Camden County with a rich cultural heritage. Along...... more

The Payette River and some of its tributaries serve Gem County from border to border. An abundance of water, a mild...... more

county sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Kansas Territorial Legislature established Marshall...... more

Rush County, at the south end of Post Rock Country, was organized on December 5, 1874, and named in honor of Capt...... more

timber, farming, and mining resources and began building a railroad into Ashe County, ending at Todd. When the railroad came...... more

Rock County, located in the southwest corner of Minnesota, is proud to share its history through a pictorial journey of...... more

Although the town benefits from a position on a major navigable waterway, Middletown’s success is pr... more

heard round the world. Silverdale organized the first fire department in the county and within 50 years became the shopping...... more

historic figures who built Kearney from the ground up....... more

Four months after the Indiana General Assembly established Clinton County, longtime resident John Pence donated 60...... more

harvesting, and more. Brainerd’s well-known landmark, the historic water tower, was the first concrete elevated water tank in the...... more

Salinas is named for the broad saltwater slough that once seeped in from Monterey Bay, saturating th... more

The bountiful variety of plants, wildlife, water, and fertile soil found in Montana’s Rock Creek Val... more

Appanoose County has a unique heritage, yet it shares a common legacy with all rural Midwestern communities. The...... more

On September 14, 1812, territorial governor Ninian Edwards set aside the third county of the Illinois Territory and...... more

The Society for the Protection of German Immigrants was formed in Germany in 1842 by a group of German noblemen with...... more

Greene County covers less than 160 square miles, the western portion of which became part of Shenandoah National Park...... more

Anchored around the county seat of Jasper with a population of less than 500 and one of the most picturesque courthouse...... more

Named for the Delaware Indians who lived in the area from about 1794 to 1820, this Indiana county was organized in 1827...... more

the nearly impenetrable virgin forests of Indiana s newly established Tipton County, named for two-term Indiana senator...... more

Once a Kanawha hunting ground, the area that became Floyd County in 1831 was settled by people of English, German...... more

Revolutionary War soldier John Warren and Gen. Benjamin Lee. The historic county seat of Columbia was born of the Pearl River. From...... more

During the mid-1800s, the Napa River brought people to Napa City from around the world, attracted by... more

location for a Pacific Northwest shipyard. Early major developments determined the town’s future: moving the county seat from...... more

. Historically an agrarian area, several of the towns arose from the tobacco industry while others were railroad towns. The county...... more

The area that now encompasses Spink County was virgin prairie grassland 140 years ago, inhabited by Native American...... more

The second-oldest town in Washington is Coupeville, founded in 1853. Until the white settlement of t... more

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, was incorporated in 1871 as the village of Detroit. Detroit became a boomt... more

harness race, Delaware and Delaware County, Ohio, have many stories to tell. Pres. Rutherford B. Hayes was born here. Vincente...... more

The first settler to make permanent residence in the Abilene area arrived in 1856. From the humble b... more

Virginia to North Carolina. In 1914, the Virginia Carolina Railroad came to Ashe County. Virgin timber grew in the mountains...... more

Napans tend more than grapevines. The area’s diverse soil and mild climate make possible a generous ... more

Although it did not officially become a county until 1851, Howard County has a long and varied history that spans more...... more

Explore the rich history of Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania, and its surrounding areas. Nestled betw... more

story of Fremont County is a blend of national historical events, the good and bad effects of a mighty river, and the people...... more

The Nisqually Valley has long been a transportation route, a source of livelihood for its residents,... more

The Gravenstein apple has been etched into the identity of Sebastopol, California, which is one of t... more

County in 1792. The county was named for the family of James Madison, fourth president of the United States and the father of...... more

Many of the great icons of western American history left their mark on Carbon County while living in or traveling...... more

Bracken County is home to Augusta, named one of the top 10 historic sites in the state by Kentucky’s foremost historian...... more

growth of their society. As the area matured, the desire to find balance and preserve natural resources grew. Today Newport’s...... more

Georgetown lies just inland of the Atlantic Ocean at the upper reaches of Winyah Bay. For eons, five... more

In 1831, the settlement of Princeton, Illinois, began as families from New England, and later the Mi... more

battle against the Romans that many feel changed the course of history. In 1837, the German Settlement Society of...... more

Red River County and Clarksville are actually older than the state of Texas itself. Once known as the Red River...... more

Carved out of Bent County in 1889, Kiowa County is a rural, agricultural area with a rich and varied history. Located...... more

Since its opening in 1897, Cascade Park has welcomed thousands of visitors to its picnic grove, summ... more

, Wilmington was chosen as the county seat for the newly formed Clinton County. Although the area has long been known for its...... more

enough to wage a 20-year war seeking county seat status and progressive enough to keep a small town growing and thriving for...... more