Category: History

Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stands as an enduring symbol of social justice and civil rights, leaving an indelible mark on American history. His transformative actions have…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Every day, we use our town’s roads to travel. We go to and from work or school, visit family, go out to eat with friends, shop and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the most well-known long lost historical buildings of Jefferson County is the St. Elmo Hotel. It was written about it before briefly in previous articles,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Ah, winter! It’s the time of year in which the world is blanketed in a lovely, ethereal coat of snow, and the days are filled with winter…

Following the British colonial policies for years had disregarded what the colonists believed were their rights as Englishmen. They wanted representation within the British government but had none, and were therefore voiceless….

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that a good education has an immensely positive impact on youths’ development. As children grow, their knowledge and critical thinking skills must also…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people call themselves lovers of music, and one of the very first kinds of music we are subjected to is nursery rhymes, which are often sung…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is only a few years short of its bicentennial in 2027, a fact that may shock old and new residents alike. Two hundred years of history…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m., dozens of local history enthusiasts headed to the Monticello Courthouse for the quarterly Who We Were event. This is one…

Rebekah Sheats Contributor One hundred years ago, Monticello may have been a quiet little town, but its police force was one to be reckoned with. This might seem surprising since the town…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. If you go anywhere around the world, you will find superstitious traditions. Some say that you should knock on wood or throw salt over your shoulder for…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. From black cats and cawing crows to deadly haircuts and broken mirrors, some people get the heebie-jeebies when it comes to superstitions and old wive’s tales. Although,…

Rebekah Sheats Contributor Shhh! It’s time to celebrate a birthday. Whose, you ask? Well, scootch on over a little closer, and I’ll tell you the story. It all started ninety-nine years ago….

Contributor A new book, The Story of a Pioneer Baptist Church on Mission: 1831-2023, was recently completed and made available for the community by Linda Gramling Demott. and Donald S. Hepburn. The…

Adyson Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Although Hurricane Idalia recently made its way through Florida, causing mass disruption and panic among residents, this definitely wasn’t the most destructive hurricane to ever hit the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people in America celebrate Labor Day. It’s been a federal holiday for nearly 130 years and celebrates the social and economic achievements of workers. Teachers are…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people think of English as one of several Romance languages, a group of languages that emerged from Late Latin in Europe, some of which are Spanish,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Three years ago, I purchased a small book from a local estate sale. My first source of intrigue was its clear age, with its browned pages and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When it comes to history, our community certainly stands out. Jefferson County was established in January of 1827, making it among the oldest counties in Florida. Aside…