This site uses a simple standard: if we state it as fact, we cite it. If we can’t cite it, we label it as rumor, oral history, or speculation.

We commonly use:

  • Historical newspapers & archives
  • City directories and local histories
  • Old maps, plats, and survey records
  • Court records and public records where relevant
  • Books and academic sources
  • Museum and library collections

If you want to go deeper:
Each story includes a “Further Reading & Records” section with links and citations where available.