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Camp 1449 / P-77 (1933-1934)
The Great Depression of 1929 caused massive hardships across the United States of America. In response to the dire economic situation,...
Christopher
Aug 10, 20226 min read
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The Inimitable Blink Drummond
Elizabeth Blink Drummond (nee Thomas) was born in 1906 while her family was stationed in Manilla. Her parents thought it cute that she...
Christopher
Jan 3, 20224 min read
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The First Dude Ranch Map
Recently a photocopy of a hand drawn map of the way from Jasper and Tate to Mt. Burrell (now known as Burnt Mountain) has found its way...
Christopher
Feb 25, 20212 min read
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The Moving of the Appalachian Trail, the Oglethorpe Monument and Free-Range Chickens (1958)
In 1930, Colonel Sam Tate had just built his Tate Mountain Estates – which included his stunning Connahaynee Lodge, Lake Sequoyah and a...
Christopher
Dec 9, 20203 min read
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Putting The Pieces Back Together
Recreating the approach trail to the original southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Over the past year, I have written several...
Christopher
Nov 12, 20202 min read
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