A Memorial in Pulaski, Tennessee to Civil War African-American Troops.
Pulaski is a beautiful small southern city, rich in history and beauty and good southern hospitality.
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the rich history and culture of America.
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Rocky Baker
- Jun 20
An Old Tractor Was Restored by My Friend, Dwight
My neighbor, and good friend, restored an old tractor into a beautiful machine.
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Rocky Baker
- Jun 4
Old American Barns and Churches
Barns and churches reflect American culture.
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Rocky Baker
- Mar 17
Lynnville, Tennessee is very Americana
Lynnville boasts Americana, both inside and outside many of the businesses.
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Rocky Baker
- Feb 28
Lawrence County, Tennessee is very Americana
Lawrence County, Tennessee is an interesting place to visit.
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Rocky Baker
- Feb 11
Miscellaneous Americana - part III
More of seeing Americana in miscellaneous things around the Southeast Last summer I photographed a local old barn. It was build around...
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Rocky Baker
- Jan 17
Antique American Pocket Knives
Many of us have either told, or have heard, stories about Grandpa's pocket knife. Some of us remember watching Grandpa taking out his...
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Rocky Baker
- Dec 15, 2023
Civil War Statues Around the Southeast
As Americans we value freedom of expression. Freedom is very Americana
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Rocky Baker
- Nov 26, 2023
A Civil War Story - The Northern General and the Southern Boy Soldier
Do you suppose that I would betray a friend? No, sir; I would die a thousand times first!
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Rocky Baker
- Nov 6, 2023
Fall Colors on the Walking Trail
The forest has its own pace. Few things happen quickly in the woods. Before daylight the forest is dark, very dark. Daytime comes...
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Rocky Baker
- Oct 19, 2023
Old Time Music Is Part of Our Nation's Culture and History
Old Time Music is part of our nation's culture and history.
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Rocky Baker
- Oct 3, 2023
Local Americana - Two Part Story
About ten minutes from my home I sometimes ride by a house that looks pretty ordinary at first glance, but upon a closer look, one will...
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Rocky Baker
- Sep 13, 2023
A Bit of Local History and the Limestone County Archives
Before we look at the Limestone County Archives, let's look at a bit of local history. Limestone County was founded in 1818 as part of...
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Rocky Baker
- Sep 4, 2023
Miscellaneous Americana - part II
More of seeing Americana in miscellaneous things around the Southeast This wood-carved statue stands on the street corner just across...
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Rocky Baker
- Aug 24, 2023
A Little Known Part of History - Gandy Dancer Railroad Workers
Most Americans have never heard the term "Gandy Dancer". Two years ago I hadn't either. But back in August of 2022 when I posted some...
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Rocky Baker
- Jul 30, 2023
Historic Courtland, Alabama, part II
As stated earlier, in the years around 1816 – 1820, settlers moved into what is now Lawrence County, Alabama from Virginia, Tennessee,...
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Rocky Baker
- Jul 29, 2023
Historic Courtland, Alabama, part I
In the years around 1816 – 1820, settlers moved into what is now Lawrence County, Alabama from Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and the...
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Rocky Baker
- Jul 21, 2023
The Civil War and the Free State of Winston
During the Civil War it was not unusual for a group of people in one area to be divided on which side they supported.
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Rocky Baker
- Jul 2, 2023
Reflections of History
Roaming the Southeast looking for reflections of history and American culture. On July 4th I rode over to Sewanee, Tennessee- the home of...
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