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Cook County (Ga.)

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Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names

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Old Berrien Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 4 (Winter 2023): “Snakes!”, Fall 2023

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Collection number: ca-012-002-011
Description This issue compiles historical newspaper accounts and oral traditions documenting the persistent danger of snakes in Berrien County from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. Drawing extensively from the Nashville Herald, Lanier County News, and Adel News, the article recounts encounters with rattlesnakes, moccasins, and other venomous species across farms, homes, sawmills, churches, and rural roads. Reports include near-misses, dramatic killings, and deadly strikes—such as the...
Dates: Fall 2023