3-14: Homefolks U.S.A.
Hi folks,
Events, places and pictures can tell so many stories and bring to mind so many great memories. Most are good; some not so good; but we have to accept what is and make the best of it all.
Cedar Creek was a creek that flowed around the community of Rockwood. It holds so many memories for a lot of folks.
One portion of the Creek was called the Sand Bar. A lot of picnics were held at the Sand Bar, and a lot of churches used this part of the creek for a place to baptize folks, to be a part of the church in the community. I have a very large picture of many people being baptized in Cedar Creek. Everyone on the picture has been identified, and this certainly holds a lot of memories for the family of the ones who were “immersed in water” on that given day. I have shared about this picture before. Some of the families were husband and wife, and many were members of the community of Rockwood. Some of the last names are: Pounders, Brown, Graham, Gist, Grissom, King and James – but there are just too many to name them all.
This picture certainly holds a lot of special memories for so many people of our county and the Rockwood community. I have the picture on display at Bolton’s Furniture, and everyone would certainly be welcome to come by and witness the display of memories.
My late friend Mr. Bobby Malone was so proud of this community, and we have shared many stories about his early days in the Rockwood community.
I am proud of our county that preserves the early memories of people and events that have taken place.
The famous railroad engineer, Mr. Casey Jones, once lived in Water Valley, Miss. He was killed in a railroad accident. Songs have been written about his life as a famous engineer. The city of Water Valley, Miss., has a rail car display in the town of Water Valley, and a lot of memorabilia about this famous man is on display for everyone to see. In the town of Jackson, Tenn., where he lived, a shopping village has been erected: “The Casey Jones Village.”
It’s so wonderful to keep alive the memories of good people who really made a difference.
Thanks for reading our story each week and for the kind remarks, as well.
Til next time,
Your friend,
Bobby
Thought for the Day
Pictures tell a story; let’s keep them alive.
