NEWS: The Book is Finished!

After three years, our project to document local residents' stories about growing up in Blocksburg is complete. Children from Our One-Room Schools is available at local merchants in Fortuna, Eureka, and Garberville.

STORY: The Brightmans

Vern Brightman's father bought the Brightman Ranch between Bridgeville and Blocksburg around 1920. Vern, a one-time state horseshoe champion and the founder of the Blocksburg Quartet, lived in the area for 80 years. More...

POSTCARDS
Little Myrtle Murphy was only 9 years old when she fell from an apple tree in 1909. While she was sick she corresponded with friends and family through penny postcards. Myrtle died in 1911 and is buried in the Blocksburg Cemetery.

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