George
Suttles, the potter from Ohio. Just how ornery was this famous
potter? Why was his brother, Isaac, murdered? Read about the
Suttles Pottery here. |
One
of La Vernia's cotton gins. Photo courtesy of the Bill
Wiseman
family. Do you have additional
information about the cotton gins? We are seeking such information
for upcoming issues of Lavernia Legacies. |
The
Lavernia train depot. Now gone. Read about it in
Lavernia Legacies. |
The
bank. Previously Kotte & Linne Building. Today the building is
home of Lavernia Pipe & Supply. Photo courtesy of the Wiseman family. |
In
the Racket Store you could buy harness reins and collars, lace, boots,
cloaks, drawers, lemon juice for freckles, wash pans and more. Read more
about the Racket Store here. |
Herman
Suhre, an early Postmaster, in his store on Chihuahua Street. More
about him in upcoming issues of
Lavernia Legacies. |
Dagger
Hill, home of the early settlers, the Wiseman family. Read about
their daily life in
Lavernia Legacies. |
Buggy
in front of Lay Hotel. Read about the Lay Hotel
here.
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The
Wiseman family. Life wasn't as easy as it looks. Read their
story in
Lavernia Legacies. |
The
Lavernia Depot. Read about one woman's memory of the troops; and
segregation, in Lavernia Legacies.
|
Ladies
in front of Lay Hotel. Read about them in
Lavernia Legacies. |
Please loan us YOUR photos of La Vernia and help us
picture the way life used to be in this little town...where the Old
South met the Wild West! |