My first thought is Rachelle Chase. She lives in Ottumwa (how she got there is an interesting story). She has done extensive research on Buxton, a mining town in Monroe County that had a population of 5,000-9,000 people from 1900 to 1920. She documented her findings in 2 books. A cemetery, a warehouse that is almost on the ground, and some old foundations are all that is left of Buxton.
Ah Rachelle is amazing! And a very good friend too. Perhaps I can do something about Buxton someday, but Rachelle is not in Monroe County. Let me know if you have other ideas - my email is bethaudio@gmail.com
Yes - me too! Nice to meet you...
Beth, I am originally from Bussey and now live in Knoxville, both Marion County towns just north of you. Hurray for a new slant to Monroe County news.
I love libraries and I am delighted to read about someone who works at one and is building community!
The paper and its readers are lucky to have you writing for them, Beth. A well-written story is important no matter where it runs.
Go public libraries!! Thanks for lifting up a community-minded person.
I live in Monroe County, and I am so glad to see the change in the stories that are now being picked up by the Albia newspaper.
Me too! It is nice to meet you Rita - let me know if you know of interesting people in the county to talk to.
My first thought is Rachelle Chase. She lives in Ottumwa (how she got there is an interesting story). She has done extensive research on Buxton, a mining town in Monroe County that had a population of 5,000-9,000 people from 1900 to 1920. She documented her findings in 2 books. A cemetery, a warehouse that is almost on the ground, and some old foundations are all that is left of Buxton.
Ah Rachelle is amazing! And a very good friend too. Perhaps I can do something about Buxton someday, but Rachelle is not in Monroe County. Let me know if you have other ideas - my email is bethaudio@gmail.com