Windmills were a very useful tool for settlers.
As we were driving East, we saw the newer windmill. They were all along I-40. The clouds were fluffy behind the windmill.
The western towns’ “ skyscrapers” are either water towers or graineries.
Tonight we’ll stay at a Corps of Engineers campground in Arkansas, a beautiful, restful place.
There was a nice hike through the woods in the campground.
The weather was perfect. We sat outside looking at the lake till about 9:30 (late for us!).
Next morning, we visited Fort Smith. A lot of history started here with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. There were actually two Fort Smiths. As white men were moving into the native American territory, the first fort tried to keep peace between the Cherokees and the Osage in the Arkansas River Valley. This fort eventually fell into disrepair.
About 10 years later, the second fort was built as a supply depot since the Arkansas River was there. Steamboats ran from St Louis and New Orleans with supples. After the Civil War, the fort was closed.
Wagon to haul prisoners to court.
The gallows.
Continuing our travels, we headed for Tennessee. We spent the night in Murfreesboro at a Harvest Host Winery, Centurt Farm. After a wine tasting with generous pours, we bought 4 bottles!
Up early, we visited one last battlefield, Stones River. I had not heard of this battlefield before but found it in my Passport to National Parks book.
We learned this fierce 3-day battle provided a much needed boost to the North in the Civil War.
When we woke up, we saw our first dew and fog in a month.
On our way to visit Terry and Sandy Countermine, we also got to see some colorful leaves.
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