Edmund Lee and the Lee Family
Written by Christopher Hendrix. Research conducted by the staff of Manatee Village Historical Park and the Manatee County Historical...
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- Apr 17
- 5 min
The Braden Family and the Braden Castle
Written by Christopher Hendrix. Research conducted by the staff of Manatee Village Historical Park and the Manatee County Historical...
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Sara Sota Vigilance Committee
In 1884, Sarasota was a small, somewhat lawless area that was part of a much larger Manatee County (Sarasota broke off in 1921). As the...
- Apr 6
- 1 min
Escape of Judah P. Benjamin
One of the most common stories in Manatee County’s history involves the escape of Confederate Secretary of State, Judah P. Benjamin. As...
- Apr 3
- 2 min
Rev. J. R. Crowder
Before becoming Reverend J. R. Crowder, John Crowder was one of seven children who were born to the Crowder family in Paris, Tennessee....
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