This couch belonged to Carolyn H. Norris. It was originally given to her in Andalusia, Alabama. At some point, it was moved to Hawaii when she lived there. She married Jimmy Norris, and they lived in Mossy Head. One of her sisters was Ann Brochsmith who lives in DeFuniak Springs.
Dr. Daniel McLean Campbell (August 28, 1833-January 27, 1922) operated the first pharmacy in DeFuniak Springs. He is buried in the Euchee Valley Cemetery in Eucheeanna.
DeFuniak Spgs. Fla. Nov. 29th, 1900 Mrs. S. P. McCaskill Dear Sister I have thought a long time I would write to you but I did not think I would every have to write and tell you about my lost one He was a loving Husband and a kind Father… Continue reading
The Washington County News of Chipley, Florida, reported the following in its January 21, 1937, edition: Sixteen white boys and eight colored boys from this county were enlisted in the CCC Camp at DeFuniak Springs on January 11th, through local relief agencies, it was announced this week. These boys are… Continue reading
James T. Sherman of Brodhead, Wisconsin, was the original owner of the home that is now known as Sunbright Manor. Construction started on the house about 1886, and it was finished around 1890. Sherman, who was a successful merchant, used the house as the winter residence for his family. The… Continue reading
[The following is a letter written by an English teacher who worked at Palmer College. “Hampden-Sidney” is a college in Virginia.] De Funiak Sprgs. Fla. Nov. 29, 1920. Dear Mr Simpson: – I am not sure as to whether I answered your letter of last January or not so I’ll… Continue reading
The following item appeared in The Marlboro Democrat of Bennettsville, South Carolina, on July 19, 1889: Large tobacco farms, to be worked and managed by skilled Cubans, have just been established at De Funiak Springs, Fla. Tobacco grown there from Havana seed is said to be even finer and more… Continue reading
The item below appeared in the New York Tribune on September 17, 1886. The De Funiak Springs Signal was a newspaper. The De Funiak Springs (Fla.) Signal calls St. Michael’s Church, Charleston, the Westminster Abbey of America, and appeals to Americans of all creeds to contribute to its restoration. [Contributed… Continue reading
The following item appeared in the Richmond Dispatch on July 4, 1886: Yesterday at Defuniak Springs, Fla., Independence-day was celebrated with the grandest ceremonies and largest crowd ever assembled in Florida. The gray and blue mingled in doing honor to the day. [Contributed by Robert Daniel]
The following item appeared in The Chipley Banner on February 26, 1898: Rev. Madison C. Peters of New York City delivered a beautiful and impressive sermon at the tabernacle Sunday. The music was very pretty also. At 3 o’clock a memorial service was held in honor of Colonel W. D…. Continue reading
