Tales From The Last Frontier

The small towns that dotted the landscape of rural Texas in the early 1900's - like Medicine Mound - were no strangers to hardship, drama and intrigue. Follow the links at left to learn more about this harsh, but fascinating land and the folks that endured the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl era, and more.

From the time Mrs. Tidwell burned down the town to stories of Quanah Parker, "crow blasts", and more, we think you'll find these stories help give the reader an insightful glimpse into the lives of ordinary people living under extraordinary circumstances. Some stories are taken from Bill Neal's fascinating books, some are gleaned from newspaper accounts, some have been "handed down" over the years. We think you'll find them all interesting.

We know you'll enjoy these stories from the past, and invite you to come back often as more stories are added to the site. In the near future, we hope to bring our members streaming video of oral histories from some of the few "old timers" still around to tell their tales. Remember, the Downtown Medicine Mound Preservation Group is all about keeping rural Texas history alive through education !

Of particular interest is the section devoted to Bill Neal's published works, with direct links to Amazon.com where you can order these great books and have them delivered right to your door !