Where did you come up with Smoketown as the oldest known settlement of emancipated slaves in the country? I can't find that anywhere. Just curious and would like to learn more if it is in fact true....
Isopod Lover, I don't believe supporters of the bridge bear a grudge against anyone. They just would like to see the crumbling, unsafe and outdated bridge replaced by a two-lane, elevated bridge that can be crossed year-round and not closed by a couple days of rain. While the landowners on the west side may have donated "thousands" of acres for conservation and preservation they wouldn't cede a square foot of land for the approach to the bridge. No-one wants to "pave the county". The road is fine as is. A very pleasant drive as a matter of fact. The "will...
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