I understand there is no plan to re-open the bridge. Cliff Statler cliffs@cablelynx.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cliffs/StatlerCliffHelen.html ----- Original Message ----- From: Hank & Laura Vonk To: MOBOLLIN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 11:23 AM Subject: Re: [MOBOLLIN] Bits of History Yes, I've read Bits of History and it is a great read. I've also been to the Bollinger County Mill. It was a few years back and they were in the process of renovating it then. My husband is a cabinet maker and he worked on some of the display cabinets that went into the little museum. I would think that the biggest part of the work is done or is real close to being done. When I was there the last time, the mill was open to tours but the bridge was still closed. I hope the next time I get to go by there, that it will be finished also. I love covered bridges. Laura Vonk ----- Original Message ----- From: <SHOKE2253@aol.com> To: <MOBOLLIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 11:44 AM Subject: [MOBOLLIN] Bits of History > I've been reading a little book written by Mary Hahn called Bits of History. > It is such a lovely book. The stories are wonderful about the people who lived > in the Bollinger area. If you can get it to read, Do. I wondered if anyone > here has been to the Mill that Col. Bollinger built. The book says it is still > standing near the Burfordville covered bridge in Cape Girardeau Co. I guess it > is now a State Park and the Mill is bring renovated. Does anyone know if it is > finish and can be seen now. Col. Bollinger died in 1842 and is buried near > the mill in a tomb, with his slaves buried all around him. Any stories about > this mill or site. > > Helen L. Smith Hoke > (I chase dead people....and they are so far ahead of me, I'll never catch up. > I think they're hiding under rocks.) > > > > ==== MOBOLLIN Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political > announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, > etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. > Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > > > ==== MOBOLLIN Mailing List ==== NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net