History of the area

[supermom262]

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[eqgumby]

Thanksfor all the interesting ideas.Myspecific interest is the Blue Mountain beach area. I'll investigate some of the resources you guys mentioned.

 

[bsmart]

In my opinion, the best resource is the book Of Days Gone By: Reflections of South Walton County, Florida. The book is published by the South Walton Three Arts Alliance, Inc., and it is available at various hot spots around the area, such as Sundog's at Seaside.

 

[bsmart]

I think there are actually four of those books. One other of the four is titled, "Of Days Gone By - Reflections of South Walton County, Florida." However, some Freeport history is also included. The book is comprised of short stories told by locals and others who have spent time here back in the goodle days. "The Other Florida," by Gloria Jahoda, is more regional than the other two listed above. It includes most of Northwest Florida. The reading is a bit slow, but the goodle days were a bit slow, too. I forget the title of the other book.

Oops I guess it pays to read all posts before posting something. Redundant information does serve a purpose as important evidence though.

 

[ShallowsNole]

I have a book entitled "History of Walton County" by John L. McKinnon. The publisher (in 1911) was The Byrd Printing Co. - Atlanta, GA (price $3.00!) It was my father's book. He was born out in the country near DeFuniak Springs in 1903. It is written in a folksy, journal style and is quite interesting with alot of information about the Indian influence in the area, as well as geneaology concerning settlers in the county. I am not sure if it's still available, but kind of doubt it.

That would be an awesome book! Many records were lost when the original courthouse in DFS burned. I used to know what year that was, but

It wouldn't cover SoWal though, as Washington County didn't give us to Walton County until after 1911 (I think).

 

[drunkkenartist]

Someone get hold of Brenda Reese. She has all of what you are looking for and more. Last I talked to her, she was tracing the history back to the days of dinosaurs. Now THAT is some serious history. If you see her, tell her I said hey!

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[TreeFrog]

I have a book entitled "History of Walton County" by John L. McKinnon. The publisher (in 1911) was The Byrd Printing Co. - Atlanta, GA (price $3.00!) It was my father's book. He was born out in the country near DeFuniak Springs in 1903. It is written in a folksy, journal style and is quite interesting with alot of information about the Indian influence in the area, as well as geneaology concerning settlers in the county. I am not sure if it's still available, but kind of doubt it.

Does anyone know about copyright law? Seems to me this one could have expired. A scan and reprint would sell well at Sundog or through some online source listed here on SoWal.

ABE Books shows that there was a reprint edition in 1968 by Palmetto Books in Gainesville. There's a dealer in Gainesville offering a copy for $350, that's the only one they list.

Maybe someone could buy it and donate it to the library...

 

[Bdarg]

Does anyone know about copyright law? Seems to me this one could have expired. A scan and reprint would sell well at Sundog or through some online source listed here on SoWal.

ABE Books shows that there was a reprint edition in 1968 by Palmetto Books in Gainesville. There's a dealer in Gainesville offering a copy for $350, that's the only one they list.

Maybe someone could buy it and donate it to the library...

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[florida girl]

I live in a museum, I think. I have a copy of the History of Walton County, among other things, it's a 1975 printing. I think we need our own museum.