In the early part of the 18th century; Talbot County on Marylandrsquo;s Eastern Shore was restructured in size and boundary; requiring the designation of a new county seat. Groups from the Wye River to Oxford competed vigorously to have their town win the honor. But the selection committee; with manifestpartiality; decided upon the geographical center of the new county: a remote field cultivated and thenabandoned by its native residents. Here was born thetown that would eventually be known as Easton. Telling the story of the original Talbot CourtHouse; the market; early schools; churches; andbusinesses; this fascinating visual history documentsan era of significant change for the town in the early 20th century. Improved roads and transportationallowed the widespread population of the county to come to town; friends and family members could meetmore often; and a sense of community identity began to grow.
#283331 in eBooks 2000-07-28 2000-07-28File Name: B009CCWE6K
Review
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Images of BarbourvilleBy KimberlyThis book is truely flooded with Images. If you want a book to read keep looking. this book is a wonderful history of Barbourville done with wonderful old pictures of a small town. I bought this book because my Grandparents moved "to town" from Hales Creek. They ran a small old fashioned store on Carton Avenue. for most of my childhood. Grandma Mary Hale Hinkle died 5/22/05 at 98 and this book will forever help me to remember Barbourville. Hobbs 5 and dime and the AP and the IGA. I cant wait to show it to my Dad age 75. Buy it. youll be glad you did.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerVery interesting book.....but I would expect nothing less from Michael C. Mills.....0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. History in picturesBy Kindle CustomerA delightful picture book but could have used more descriptions.
