pics from the neighborhood

I'm still going back and forth planting corn. Nick is running the disk non stop and travis is running the field cultivator ahead of me while cliff takes care of all the little things that need to be handled. So planting is going very well. We are running but I'm not in a big hurry since it is still very early. We are about half done now and we will continue.

While planting today I got to thinking about some of the landmarks around that I dont normally give much thought to.

This is the Brunswick church. Sitting sqaurely on a knob in the middle of the prarie. Brunswick was one of the earliest settlements in Trivoli township. All that is left today is this country church and the adjoining cemetary. They are still holding services there and people are still buried in the cemetary on a regular basis.


This is the Concord church. There was also a school here but it has been moved twice in its life. The school is in good hands these days but several miles from here. This church was converted into a residence many years ago but as you can see it is well maintained and will be around for many years to come. The Concord cemetary is just down the road.


This is the Blue school. It is a half mile from my house and where my family went to school. I have my great grandfathers diploma from the eighth grade there. It was also converted to a house and the part on the left was added on a couple years ago.

Just some interesting things from around the community. So much history is lost but these few things remind us of days long gone but not yet forgotton.

bill

Thanks Bill. That's one of the best posts I've seen in a long time. We can't let our history be forgotten.

Thank you for the post, Bill. I really enjoy your pictures, and the explanations of what things are adds a lot, too.

Great pics. You are right,we need to preserve those historical landmarks. Couple of things, one: What did Yall do with all the trees? Next thing you need to watch your row marker you are off a little to the right.
Ron

Since I joined this site in Feb. I have toured this great country from coast to coast. The pics. and chit-chat are about the things important to me, (RURAL AMERICA) and it's preservation. American farmers started the Industrial Revolution, and in a few short decades look at the changes in agriculture. Hard to believe; sad to see the old fall into neglect, but time goes on, and farming will continue to evolve. One thing stays the same "a farmers respect for the land and his heritage" Great pics. and don't let your past slip away.
Heck even Mrs. President is farming with a $3000 rake and hoe garden kit, and designer gloves.

Enjoyed the pictures. My wife was disappointed that none were of Wrigley. Perhaps he was taking the pictures?

really nice pictures thanks very much for sending them

Enjoy your posts, Bill, and the little history lesson that comes with them. We're losing our heritage at a fast clip, and its great that some can at least retain a memory of theirs.

Hey Bill:
Someone posted below that you were right of your marker. Looks to me like you might have deer eating the seed. Maybe just a reflection!

Post pictures of the rest of the crew as you are able.

PS: IIIIFFF you say anything about being "too" dry this year, we will remember!