Well known "Homesteading" people and places

Chuck · #21 11/11/04, 08:40 AM

On my own property...
...in 1789 the first homesteaders built a log cabin here that stood until 1987.
...before that its said that indians buried some of their own in our back field.
...in 1837 the first Methodist church in our area built a chapel 1/4 mile from here.
...confederate soldiers are reputed to have camped here during the 1860's.
...in the 1950's our property hosted an annual country western music festival, and saw the likes of Patsy Cline and Jimmy Dean sing here.

Deena in GA · #22 11/11/04, 08:47 AM

I don't live near any major homesteading person or place unfortunately, but am about 20 minutes south of Callaway Gardens which is a wonderful spot of natural beauty. And Westville, which is an 1850's village, and really cool, is about 45 minutes away. And Carla Emery is coming here Monday!

moonwolf · #23 11/11/04, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by moonwolf

I am 1 mile from a fenced buffalo herd
I am 5 miles to the nearest named lake in this district
I am 6 miles to the nearest post office
I am 10 miles to a world class smallmouth bass lake. Rainy Lake
I am 15 miles from Fritz homesteader from Germany and across from him George that homesteads without power
I am 20 miles from the Ontario,Canada/U.S. Minnesota busy border crossing
I am 30 miles from a world class musky fishing lake near Lake of the Woods
I am 50 miles from some excellent wilderness provinicial hunting land
I am 90 miles from Quetico Wilderness Park

Supposedly just west on the wilderness property now was a homestead many years ago. I"m told that by a local business owner. There isn't evidence of any building there, so it must have been a temporary settlement.

Cornhusker · #24 11/11/04, 08:54 AM

We are about 30 miles from the original Cabela's store and catalog center, and I used to live right on the Oregon Trail which is maybe 6 or 7 miles from out house as the crow flies.
This whole area has old homesteads, most falling down now, but most of this country was homesteaded by the families who still live there.
We are about 20 miles from Chimney Rock, also Courthouse and Jailhouse Rock.
I don't know if you've heard of JF Policky, he's a western artist and lives 10 miles from us.
http://www.jfpolicky.com/

moonwolf · #25 11/11/04, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jackie c

I've heard from a few people that the house and land I bought were a secret cache hidaway for Capones liquor business during prohibition. But its just talk. I live about 5 min. form the US border.
Other wise I'm smack in the middle of nowhere.

jackie, I wouldn't doubt it.
When I first move in town nearby here, the landlady at the time who's family came from Sasketchwan and set up a business pretty well based on rum running during the U.S. probition. Rumors of distilleries on islands on the big lake close to the border and 'running' the booze at the time. Al Capone stories also from Indian guides that took him fishing. He might have had caches and propety use for bootlegging all around.
Maybe someday you'll find some of that 'cache' hid away. :haha:

jackie c · #26 11/11/04, 08:59 AM

Maybe someday you'll find some of that 'cache' hid away. :haha:[/QUOTE]

Woo Hoo!! Wouldn't that be something!
hiccup :haha:

3girls · #27 11/11/04, 10:16 AM

Within 1/2 -3/4 hour:

The Liberty Bell
Independence Hall
The Constitution Center
Valley Forge
Washington's Crossing (of the Delaware)
The first two Episcopal Churches in the country
and much much more.

Sandi

**Cabin Fever** · #28 11/11/04, 10:48 AM

[QUOTE=tallpines]Who/What is close to you?
25 miles from Leinenkugals Brewery.
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Okay, now I'm really jealous!!!! Leinie's is my brand!

Dawndra · #29 11/11/04, 05:01 PM

Gayle in KY ~ I MUST live within 5 miles of you! Because, there is NOTING around here, either!

sue currin · #30 11/11/04, 05:34 PM

I live on the sight of the frist goverment suported school for Mattawamkeag indians in 1690. only a foundation left. 11 miles to a store 22 miles to a small food store with in 20 radis of me are 15 lakes. 40 miles from Katahdin mountian,40 miles to canada, 45 miles to easten, the farest point east in the us,and all my neighbers except 2 live off the grid, I am only 1 mile from good frog giging, fishing. and the hunting is right under my feet

Jenn · #31 11/14/04, 11:20 AM

I live 15 minutes from Stonehenge, 20 minutes from Winchester Cathedral one way and Salisbury Cathedral 40 degr diff direction. Of course 70 min from London and all that.

palongrifle · #32 11/14/04, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenn

I live 15 minutes from Stonehenge, 20 minutes from Winchester Cathedral one way and Salisbury Cathedral 40 degr diff direction. Of course 70 min from London and all that.

I've been there!!! Lovely country, the winding roads, sheep farms and the pints od ale. Cool - wish I was back there for another tour - I had the best time at Windsor Castle and the community. Are they finished working on Canterbury Cathedral - they were re-facing it in 1998. I had a meat pie to die for in Stratford. I looked and looked for a kilt to buy - lol - guess it just wasn't meant to be. Would probably get thrown in jail for showing off my cod piece or something. Have a lovely day - good to see you on here, brought back a lot od memories.

Jane in southwest WI · #33 11/14/04, 07:29 PM

We are about 5 miles from http://www.organicvalley.coop/

I am totally spoiled on Organic Valley milk and cheese, and I can get it right in town for less than at the store.