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Stephens County Chronicles: Breckenridge area has rich lake history

    Stephens County Chronicles: Breckenridge area has rich lake history

In the latest installment of “Stephens County Chronicles,” Jean Hayworth takes a look at the lakes of Stephens County, Texas.

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Stephens County Chronicles: Aviator Earl Akin injured, stunt man killed in 1920 plane crash on Walker Street

    Stephens County Chronicles: Aviator Earl Akin injured, stunt man killed in 1920 plane crash on Walker Street

On Aug. 14, 1920, Earl Akin, a Breckenridge pilot, and David Fox, another aviator and stunt man, crashed in the middle of downtown Breckenridge, severely injuring Akin and killing Fox.

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Stephens County Chronicles: Thurber bricks have place in Stephens County history

    Stephens County Chronicles: Thurber bricks have place in Stephens County history

Three blocks in downtown Breckenridge are paved with Thurber bricks.

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Stephens County Chronicles: Hartsfield and Webb were vital to recording local history

    Stephens County Chronicles: Hartsfield and Webb were vital to recording local history

Loy William Hartsfield’s master’s thesis details the early history of Stephens County.

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Stephens County Chronicles: First railroad established Breckenridge as regional hub

  Stephens County Chronicles: First railroad established Breckenridge as regional hub

On Sunday, June 30, 1920, the first train steamed into Breckenridge.

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Stephens County Chronicles: Early settlers paved the way for generations to come

  Stephens County Chronicles: Early settlers paved the way for generations to come

Columnist Jean Hayworth takes a look at some of the pioneers in Stephens County.

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Stephens County Chronicles: Rural schools of Stephens County

  Stephens County Chronicles: Rural schools of Stephens County

Through the years, there have been at least 100 schools in Stephens County.

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Breckenridge Texan introduces new column by Jean Hayworth, focusing on local history

  Breckenridge Texan introduces new column by Jean Hayworth, focusing on local history

The new column, “Stephens County Chronicles,” will be in the Breckenridge Texan twice a month.

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