Volume 318 - November 2024 of Old Brooksville In Photos & Stories - The Map Book 1680 - 1970. A fascinating visit through the development of Brooksville (and before it was Brooksville) and Hernando County, Florida, plus a few pictures showing the nearby small towns and hamlets, some of them no longer around. Thanks to the following for their contributions John White George Allen Jr. Hernando Historical Society Florida Archives 1853 area map by Thomas Cowperthwait shows the to

Brooksville, Florida, rich in history, showcases a narrative rooted in the lives of the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area. This blog post takes you on a journey through Brooksville's past, highlighting its early inhabitants, the establishment of the town, and the origins of its name. Native American Inhabitants Before European settlers arrived, various Native American tribes, particularly the Timucua and Seminole, thrived in what is now Brooksville. These tr

Our Automotive Scrapbook features a delightful array of old auto ads, photos and Americana that helped shape our Automotive culture which is now a main part of our lives. There are many surprises in this issue. Thank you to the following for their contributions: Sandra Bell Shorter John White Lou Charity Hernando Heritage Museum George Allen Jr. Brooksville's First Car Owners William H. Boswell - June 16, 1908 P.L. Weeks - February 24, 1909 R.N. Chelf - March 1, 1909 William