Building the Hernando State Bank (1905). The first bank in Brooksville since 1897. The Brooksville State Bank opened in 1890, but the citrus freeze drove them under. These are the buildings that have stood the test of time and are one of the best reminders of our past and how it must have been for local citizens living here over 100 years ago. Considering that our local history as an American experience dates back to only about 1835-40, in the scheme of things and compared to

The Hedick family of the Lake Lindsey area (1884) - Smithie Hedick, Lizzie, Franklin M. and Sara h One of the most fascinating things about Old Brooksville magazine is our search for old photos. The older the better. This issue features some of he classic old photos from the 19th century. Directly after the Civil War you began to see more professional photographers as well as local individuals taking up the hobby of photography. Tintypes were popular between 1860 and 1890. Da