Do It Yourself Diplomacy: Let’s Talk About Lovely County

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You won’t find Lovely County, Arkansas anywhere on a map. As a matter of fact, most of what used to be Lovely County, Arkansas lies in Oklahoma. But just because it’s gone doesn’t mean that the short existence of the County doesn’t play a big role in the history of the area. Click on the podcast to learn more about Lovely County!

Ozark Giraffe: An Endangered Species

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Many areas around the United States have had an architecture peculiar to the area, dictated by culture, climate and the availability of materials. The Ozarks have their own peculiar breed: the Giraffe! These homes and buildings, some small and modest and others surprisingly ornate, had their heyday between the World Wars. Many Ozark towns still are graced by these structures from another time.