The stories of Upshur County, TX
8 narrated audio stories from across Upshur County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Upshur County Courthouse
Where Upshur County Came to Judgment
A courthouse story about justice, ritual, and the people of Upshur County.
Old Upshur County Jail
Where the Sheriff Lived With the Lockup
A jail built to hold prisoners and house the sheriff’s family.
Upshur County Courthouse
Where Upshur County Came to Govern Itself
How a Depression-era courthouse reshaped Gilmer’s civic heart.
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When Yams Became Gilmer’s Main Stage
A farm festival that grew into Gilmer’s community ritual.
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A Small Texas Beginning for a Big American Voice
How Gilmer connects to the rise of Don Henley and the Eagles.
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The Man Named Before the County Existed
How a fatal naval disaster echoed all the way into East Texas.
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A County Cut From the Pines
How a timbered corner of East Texas became its own seat of power.
Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area
Where East Texas Terrain Became the Main Event
How rugged ground made BMRA a destination, not just a backdrop.
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