The story of Reedville, Virginia, is linked to the commercial fishing industry that developed in the late 19th century. In 1874, Elijah Reed transferred his menhaden fishing operation from Brooklin, M
Ghost towns and mining camps are the last remaining vestiges of the Old West; there is a mystique surrounding these places that has made exploring them a pastime for many in the western United States.
Following a guidebook format, historian Shawn Hall divides Elko County into five regions, then lists the historic sights within each region and provides directions to reach them. He offers a local hi
Hall includes a history of each site he lists, along with period and contemporary photographs, directions for locating the sites and an assessment of their present condition. His historical accounts,
