Historical Society releases new ‘Around the Square’ history book

After almost a year of work, local history researcher Maryanne Edge has provided the Baxter County Historical Society with a special Christmas gift. The gift is her new book, Around the Square: From Rapp’s Barren to Mountain Home. Maryanne has donated her hours of research and book layout design to create the book as a…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffDecember 14, 20220Comments

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Casey House to host Trick or Treat event

“Trick or Treat at the Casey House” will again be hosted by the Baxter County Historical Society for three nights this year: Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30 and Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The Casey House is located on the Northeast corner of the Fairgrounds at the intersection of Wade Street…

ByChris FultonOctober 11, 20220Comments

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A past worth preserving: A look at Baxter County’s Historical and Genealogical Society

There’s something special about visiting new places. There’s always that sense of mystery and wonder to them. How did this park come to be? Why did people want to live here in the first place? What struggles did they face along the way to creating their new home? Who did they name their city after?…

ByChris FultonJuly 12, 20220Comments

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Historical Society to meet in historic Cotter church building Tuesday

Jason Nazarenko, President of the Cotter Chamber of Commerce, will be the guest speaker at the February meeting of the Baxter County Historical Society on Tuesday, and he has invited the Society to hold the meeting in a historic Cotter church building that he and his wife Kammi have renovated. The Nazarenkos both had lived…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffFebruary 21, 20220Comments

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Local Historian Honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution

David Benedict, President of the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society was honored by the Captain Nathan Watkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Mountain Home. David was also the guest speaker for their monthly meeting and presented a program titled, “Preserving History.” David Benedict came to Baxter County in 1949 at…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffJanuary 24, 20220Comments

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Outdoorsman Kevin Middleton speaks to Historical Society Tuesday

With years of trekking the Ozarks almost daily, Kevin Middleton of Jasper will share his love of outdoor adventure and his stunning photography as Guest Speaker at the Baxter County Historical Society at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 25. The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Knox Room of the Donald…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffJanuary 21, 20220Comments

Historical Society releases new ‘Around the Square’ history book

Casey House to host Trick or Treat event

A past worth preserving: A look at Baxter County’s Historical and Genealogical Society

Historical Society to meet in historic Cotter church building Tuesday

Local Historian Honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution

Outdoorsman Kevin Middleton speaks to Historical Society Tuesday

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