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CODY SANDERS
The Rockbridge Rainbow Trout and Game Ranch housed a United State Post Office for 50-plus years. At right, a favorite of Rockbridge restaurant-go- ers is the smoked trout appetizer.
Douglas, Howell and Ozark.
ough remote, Rockbridge did not
escape unscathed from the destruction of the Civil War. e town and mill were destroyed by re during a battle.
In 1868, B.V. Morris rebuilt the original mill on its present day loca- tion. e mill’s reconstruction was
followed by the reinstatement of the post office, general store, Masonic Lodge, bank, church, school, black- smith shop and a large farm house.
Activity ourished during the late 1800s and continued until the 1920s and 1930s. However, as gasoline power and better roads came along, the
Home to over 40 Businesses Apparel, Specialty Stores, Dining & Services
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