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Hello and welcome to Picture Americana, where America is celebrated in colors and places and people.
Take a look around and enjoy photos and stories about America in the 21st century that hopefully reflect
the rich history and culture of America.
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Shiloh National Military Park - part I
Shiloh is the site of the largest early battle of the Civil War.
Rocky Baker
Jan 29
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Miscellaneous Americana - part VI - The history and culture of America are still visible in 2024.
American Bald Eagle A bald eagle perches in a pine tree and looks out over the area. The Bald Eagle is the National Bird of the United...
Rocky Baker
Dec 16, 2024
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Miscellaneous Americana - part V - Sights that Reflect America
More of seeing Americana in miscellaneous things around the Southeast
Rocky Baker
Nov 9, 2024
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Americana is On Display at the 2024 Fiddlers Convention - Plus More About Old Time Singing
American history and American culture were reflected everywhere at the four-day event.
Rocky Baker
Oct 23, 2024
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Stars and Stripes
Patriotic Scenes in Limestone County, Alabama. There are patriotic people in Limestone County, Alabama. About a month ago I took these...
Rocky Baker
Aug 25, 2024
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A Memorial in Pulaski, Tennessee to Civil War African-American Troops.
Pulaski is a beautiful small southern city, rich in history and beauty and good southern hospitality.
Rocky Baker
Aug 12, 2024
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An Old Tractor Was Restored by My Friend, Dwight
My neighbor, and good friend, restored an old tractor into a beautiful machine.
Rocky Baker
Jun 20, 2024
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Lynnville, Tennessee is very Americana
Lynnville boasts Americana, both inside and outside many of the businesses.
Rocky Baker
Mar 17, 2024
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An Afternoon of Photographing Bald Eagles
The city of Guntersville, Alabama is a beautiful, small, Southern city. It sits along the shores of Lake Guntersville and has a beautiful...
Rocky Baker
Mar 5, 2024
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Lawrence County, Tennessee is very Americana
Lawrence County, Tennessee is an interesting place to visit.
Rocky Baker
Feb 28, 2024
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Miscellaneous Americana - part III
More of seeing Americana in miscellaneous things around the Southeast Last summer I photographed a local old barn. It was build around...
Rocky Baker
Feb 11, 2024
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Civil War Statues Around the Southeast
As Americans we value freedom of expression. Freedom is very Americana
Rocky Baker
Dec 15, 2023
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A Civil War Story - The Northern General and the Southern Boy Soldier
Do you suppose that I would betray a friend? No, sir; I would die a thousand times first!
Rocky Baker
Nov 26, 2023
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Fall Colors on the Walking Trail
The forest has its own pace. Few things happen quickly in the woods. Before daylight the forest is dark, very dark. Daytime comes...
Rocky Baker
Nov 6, 2023
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Local Americana - Two Part Story
About ten minutes from my home I sometimes ride by a house that looks pretty ordinary at first glance, but upon a closer look, one will...
Rocky Baker
Oct 3, 2023
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A Bit of Local History and the Limestone County Archives
Before we look at the Limestone County Archives, let's look at a bit of local history. Limestone County was founded in 1818 as part of...
Rocky Baker
Sep 13, 2023
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Miscellaneous Americana - part II
More of seeing Americana in miscellaneous things around the Southeast This wood-carved statue stands on the street corner just across...
Rocky Baker
Sep 4, 2023
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Which is More Americana - Old Barns, or Old Churches?
I remember back in the old days when two places were always important; any person's church or any person's barn. Before we go too far...
Rocky Baker
Aug 5, 2023
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Isom's Orchard - A successful American farm and orchard
If a traveler leaves Athens, Alabama headed to Huntsville they will most likely go east on Hwy 72. A couple of miles outside of town,...
Rocky Baker
Aug 4, 2023
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Historic Courtland, Alabama, part II
As stated earlier, in the years around 1816 – 1820, settlers moved into what is now Lawrence County, Alabama from Virginia, Tennessee,...
Rocky Baker
Jul 30, 2023
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