In honor of George Washington and the colonists' separation from the
king's rule, the territory once known as Kings County was renamed
Washington County. Rich in history, this once densely wooded region was
transformed, and by the dawn of the 20th century, many villages and
hamlets had taken root. In the early 1900s, photographer Walter Rogers
captured the evolution of this area, and the images in Washington County
are all drawn from his collection of glass-plate negatives. The text
originates from historic accounts during this period. Readers will
encounter pirate treasure in Richmond, sea serpents, Kickapoo Indian
medicine men, village mishaps, and more.