This weekend, we got out on a couple of occasions to give me a chance to fiddle with my new play-pretty. As I learn how to use my Canon HR10 Camcorder, I've decided to begin with using a standard video format. Once I get used to the camera, we'll begin revisiting sites to collect High-Definition footage from around the county. The higher quality is apparent in these clips of various spots around Izard County including the old "Swingin' Bridge" across the mouth of Calico Creek.
Enjoy!
Showing posts with label Churches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Churches. Show all posts
Monday, March 08, 2010
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Video: Piney Fork Traverse!
Below is a video from a ride Rick and I took this past Sunday through the eastern part of the county Featured in the video below is the ruins of the old McElmurry place.
Enjoy!
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UPDATE!
Reader Eddie Chet sent us photos of the Andrew Jackson McElmurry (1816-1853) Home which we believe to be the "Unknown Homeplace" visited on the video above. Following are photos of the home in use and after it had been boarded up.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Finley Creek Baptist Church & Cemetery
Finley Creek baptist Church stands just east of the Bonetown/Sage area along Finley Creek for which it is named. The creek itself is named after the Finley family which is well represented in the adjacent cemetery. The Finley Family was among the first to move to Izard County having arrived in 1814 according to Samuel Thomas Taylor, Isaac Finley's grandson.
James Finley, who is buried here, enlisted twice in the CSA during the War Between the States. Both terms of service were served with the 27th Regiment of the Arkansas Infantry, first in Company H, then Company G. He enlisted both times as a private and was eventually paroled at Shreveport Louisiana in June, 1865. Accounts of the struggles of making their way home after the Civil-War have been recorded by other Izard County veterans of that conflict and one can imagine James Finley's was likely similar.
Another Finley of a later generation, Aubrey Finley (photo from marker), died in Germany only a little over a month before the Victory in Europe. He served as a Private First Class in the 19th Armored Infantry Battalion of the 14th Armored Division which crossed the Rhine River on Easter Sunday of 1945 only two days before he died. The unit faced heavy to moderate resistance during its push into Germany.
For a photo of the old John Finley homeplace and genealogical information about the family, visit this helpful page.
James Finley, who is buried here, enlisted twice in the CSA during the War Between the States. Both terms of service were served with the 27th Regiment of the Arkansas Infantry, first in Company H, then Company G. He enlisted both times as a private and was eventually paroled at Shreveport Louisiana in June, 1865. Accounts of the struggles of making their way home after the Civil-War have been recorded by other Izard County veterans of that conflict and one can imagine James Finley's was likely similar.
Another Finley of a later generation, Aubrey Finley (photo from marker), died in Germany only a little over a month before the Victory in Europe. He served as a Private First Class in the 19th Armored Infantry Battalion of the 14th Armored Division which crossed the Rhine River on Easter Sunday of 1945 only two days before he died. The unit faced heavy to moderate resistance during its push into Germany.
For a photo of the old John Finley homeplace and genealogical information about the family, visit this helpful page.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Pleasant Grove Schoolhouse
The Pleasant Grove School was located near where the Pleasant Grove Church still stands along CR 31. It was consolidated with Oxford during the 1940s. The school-building was dismantled, moved, and rebuilt as a store-building near Forty-Four along Highway 56.
The photo through the window on the left is taken from inside Pleasant Grove Church. We'll be bringing you both the Pleasant Grove Church and the cemetery later next week.
For a teaser, however, watch the Video Below!
The photo through the window on the left is taken from inside Pleasant Grove Church. We'll be bringing you both the Pleasant Grove Church and the cemetery later next week.
For a teaser, however, watch the Video Below!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Go Down to the Church...and Pray! (Knob Creek Church)
When one lives in a place like Izard County, a professional therapist isn't necessary when one becomes entangled in the stresses of life. Just a quick jump behind the steering wheel and a five-minute drive does wonders for the troubled soul!
UPDATE!
We returned to Knob Creek Church this afternoon and got to go upstairs to the Oddfellows Hall where we also got a few shots of the original bell. The bell was stored in the barn of a local farmer with hopes the church would be rebuilt to its original two-story design...which it was a few years ago.
UPDATE!
We returned to Knob Creek Church this afternoon and got to go upstairs to the Oddfellows Hall where we also got a few shots of the original bell. The bell was stored in the barn of a local farmer with hopes the church would be rebuilt to its original two-story design...which it was a few years ago.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church (Historic)
A friend recently allowed me to browse through a collection of historic documents, photos, and clippings covering the history of the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. The church was organized on June 21st, 1879 and a building was erected in 1881. The first building was replaced with a new brick structure in 1926 which burned in 1960.
Below are photos of photos showing the first two buildings and other Mount Pleasant (Barren Fork/Drytown) structures of the times including one of the Barren Fork Academy. Also included, are photos of actual historic documents and clippings.
Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church no longer holds services. The latest building (not pictured) serves as a day-care for Mount Pleasant Residents. We'll get some photos of it at a later date to share with our readers.
Click on the images to enlarge...especially the articles!
Below are photos of photos showing the first two buildings and other Mount Pleasant (Barren Fork/Drytown) structures of the times including one of the Barren Fork Academy. Also included, are photos of actual historic documents and clippings.
Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church no longer holds services. The latest building (not pictured) serves as a day-care for Mount Pleasant Residents. We'll get some photos of it at a later date to share with our readers.
Click on the images to enlarge...especially the articles!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Calico Rock Ghost Town
Last Saturday, Jim and I went to Calico Rock to look for an old two-story schoolhouse he was told about. We didn't find the school...but we did get some great shots and video from the old part of town...known today as "America's Only Living Ghost-Town".
Afterward, we drove up to Baxter County then back to Calico Rock through Stone County along the Culp Road.
Video Below!
Afterward, we drove up to Baxter County then back to Calico Rock through Stone County along the Culp Road.
Video Below!
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