This old periodical has been passed around over the years and brought to our attention by several of our volunteers. It has a whole feature on what life was like living around the Knobbs in the 1800’s. Many have asked to see a copy, so here’s a great way to share it.
The author, George King Martin, recounts growing up with murders, outlaws and vigilante justice, plaguing insects, powerful body odor, and the dangers of drinking too much mustang grape wine or busthead whiskey.
He also remembers settlers getting their drinking water from the cold clear spring at the base of the largest Knobb and women gathering indigo weed from along Yegua creek to make bluing dye for their clothes. What a neat glimpse into the past!
Content Warning:
It should be noted that the opinions within are not those of PPLT, the article is written in the language of the time period and please be aware that it includes depictions of violence (including shootings and hangings) as well as sexism.
If you have any legends or stories to tell about this legendary area, please include them in the comments!
