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Starred Amazon Review: S. S. Smith

I really enjoyed reading this book. I had never heard of
Lauderdale County, Mississippi until I started
researching my family. I had looked up information for the
county, but couldn't quite get a feel for the communities
until I read this book. Ms. Putnam did a wonderful job
bringing the county's history to life. Due to this book,
along with the helpful people at Lauderdale County
Department of Archives & History, I look forward to
visiting someday and seeing where my ancestors lived.

Originally home to the native Choctaw
tribe, Lauderdale County was settled
and established in 1833 at a prime
spot on the eastern border of the
Magnolia state. The county flourished
as a vital and vibrant hub of railroad
commerce until the Civil War brought
destruction and devastation. But its
resilient citizens rose from the ashes
and soon an area once ravaged by
war became a home for industry and
innovators. Join author and Meridian
local Richelle Putnam as she provides
the history of Lauderdale County,
from founding to present, recounting
the people and events that helped
shape the community into the
beloved home it is today.

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way of thinking to history publishing—
preserving and enriching community by
empowering history enthusiasts to write
local stories for local audiences. Our
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touchstones for community identity that
drives us to publish works that national
houses and university presses too often
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