Georgia Braxton's tombstone, propped against a fencerow, symbolizes Ralls County's colorful
Georgia Braxton, the cherished daughter of Benjamin and Sarah A. Braxton of rural New London, was only 18 years old when she died, and...
Stones from abandoned Old New London Cemetery
These stones are located in the Old New London Cemetery, located on what is now utility right of way just south of U.S. 61 at New London,...
Stones serve as a reminder of nearly forgotten cemetery
Lynne McGee Tutor looks over document copies regarding the old New London Cemetery. While long abandoned, she hopes to arrange for the...
Sister Elizabeth Jackson died in 1882, buried at Hannibal, Mo.
Note: Here is a golden nugget I found during my extensive history research. Sister Elizabeth Jackson died at her residence in Galesburg,...
Through these windows, glimpses of the past
Published in the Hannibal Courier-Post Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 Author: Mary Lou Montgomery, marylou.montgomery@courierpost.com What would I...
'Built to impress' - Pooles rally to restore grandeur to long-deteriorating duplex
Descendants of the original owners of the house the Richard Poole family is rehabbing at the southwest corner of Fifth and Church Street...
Historic Homes Tour
The main stairwell at the Belvedere Inn, 421 Bird Street, Hannibal, reaches four stories, the top being a cupolas featuring a 360-degree...
Eighth and Center Streets Church marks 162nd anniversary
. 162nd anniversary Church marks milestone with music and message MARY LOU MONTGOMERY www.maryloumontgomery.com The same year that the...