Douglas County History: Sweetwater Creek

This week I use a newspaper clipping from the 1880s to trace the property owners down Sweetwater Creek to the river.

http://douglascountyhistory.blogspot.com/2012...

Reminds me that I need to pay a visit to Angus - it's been a while.

That is very cool, indeed. I am looking forward to reading this article. BTW - Loved your article about genealogy!

elementaryhistoryteacher wrote:

This week I use a newspaper clipping from the 1880s to trace the property owners down Sweetwater Creek to the river.
http://douglascountyhistory.blogspot.com/2012...

Contrarian wrote:

Reminds me that I need to pay a visit to Angus - it's been a while.

Please do and take some pictures for me. You can send them to historyiselementary @ gmail

Kindred Spirit wrote:

<quoted text>That is very cool, indeed. I am looking forward to reading this article. BTW - Loved your article about genealogy!

Thanks, Kindred!

elementaryhistoryteacher wrote:

This week I use a newspaper clipping from the 1880s to trace the property owners down Sweetwater Creek to the river.
http://douglascountyhistory.blogspot.com/2012...

Great article and Good point

It’s funny that in the 1800s with no technology people interacted with each other more than they do now. It funny how the technology meant to bring us together seems to be pushing us further apart.

NYC718 wrote:

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Great article and Good point
It’s funny that in the 1800s with no technology people interacted with each other more than they do now. It funny how the technology meant to bring us together seems to be pushing us further apart.

I remember in the early 60's going to Dog River or Sweetwater Creek and meeting families swimming and picnicking....LOL....what fun we had!!! But we have become civilized in DC now and that dosen't happen anymore.

Dont Tread On Me 1 wrote:

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I remember in the early 60's going to Dog River or Sweetwater Creek and meeting families swimming and picnicking....LOL....what fun we had!!! But we have become civilized in DC now and that dosen't happen anymore.

It is a shame that you cannot do these things anymore. The city will not allow swimming in Dog River at the Banks Mill bridge. Yes, the city owns the land there. I think they even frown on you getting in Sweetwater at the park now.

Love your column Teach. As always.

Love the comments....thanks everyone.

BillyArp....as far as I know you can't get in the resevoir....not so sure about the creek.