Welcome to our new Comments Page! This is a special page for our visitors to let us know how they enjoyed our site, pose questions about the History of DeSoto County for our members, or just stop by and say hello!

Please direct all comments and questions to manager@historicdesoto.org and we will do our best to post them. All comments and/or questions will be reviewed before posting, and spam will be deleted!

Thanks for visiting, and come see us again soon!

 

• I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this site.  I am the daughter of another "DeSoto County Legend" E.E. "Ebie" Dyal.  I cannot express in words what Desoto County means to me in my heart.  I was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church and Corky Coker is the reason I sing gospel music today.  He influenced me in a way that I cannot explain.  I am a 1986 Graduate of DeSoto County High School and now live in Deer Lodge, Morgan County, Tennessee where I am a licensed Real Estate Agent.  I visit Arcadia a couple times every year because I cannot get it out of my heart.  My brother, Keith Dyal, is a familiar face at the Post Office in Arcadia as is my little brother, Tim Dyal, of TC Dyal Construction of Arcadia.  Again - thanks for the site and God Bless....Ann Dyal Christopher, Deer Lodge, TN

 

• After spending from 1970 to 1978 in Arcadia with very interesting memories of several historic locations, I am planning a trip back to "Cow Town" for my class reunion. Might want to snoop around a site or two. The impressions left from the Past are a beacon for the Future. Dawn B. Stout Sandum

 

• Looking forward to the museum. I am trying to locate the site of the WWII servicemen's center on Main Street, Arcadia. Anyone know which building? Thanks. Duane

 

• Hey everybody! I was just looking around for information about DeSoto County (I once lived there) and came across this site. Great help! Thanks! H. Bradford

 

• I must admit that I found this site by mistake, but this is a great site! I wish more people would invest their time to build sites like this one. Thank you. Gini, New York

 

• Excellent website. Reader friendly and easy on well-used eyes. Question: Who was Joshua Creek named to honor? Any information on Thomas Bradford Cason (1862-1936), son of Dennis M Cason, especially burial site. Thanks. Elizabeth Walker, Sebring, FL

 

• Your web pages make a Florida Cracker proud to be from DeSoto County. E. Coleman Brewer, Nocatee, FL

 

• Great job! Looks awesome. Bill Sullivan, American Red Cross

 

• This website is wonderful! I'm looking for information on the origin of "Waldron's Landing". Years ago, my grandmother, Martha Waldron, told me that I was related to the original Waldrons of DeSoto County, and I would love to correspond with someone who might have some additional information on this subject. Shirley (Waldron) Moore, Arcadia

 

• I was writing because my father said he was born and raised in Arcadia. He was born August 4, 1910 to Dr. John A. Simmons, Sr. I never met him, he supposedly died the year I was born. My dad, James Dibrell Simmons, Sr., said his dad was a surgeon and he and his wife helped a hospital in Arcadia in the early 1900's. We finally have the kids out of the house and have an opportunity to check things out. Let me know if you find out anything. Dee Simmons Veal

 

• Thanks, I needed this! What a beautiful, informative and inspiring website. It made me proud to be an Arcadian all over again. Kudos to Ms. Katie also. As an added note, I joined the DCHS today. Thanks! Harry Evers, DeSoto County Sheriff's Office

 

• Jack and Clel Shore are my parents. My last visit to Arcadia was Easter, 2005. My family enjoyed a most welcomed reunion at that time. I took special interest in the wonderful antiquing in downtown Arcadia, and returned to New Jersey with some special treasures. David Shore

 

• I was born in Arcadia and attended Memorial Grammar School until my family moved after 6th grade in 1957. I actually recognized sites downtown. Arcadia will always hold a warm spot in my heart. It is my HOMETOWN. Keep up the good work. Our history is our foundation. Mildred Salter Kelley, Georgia

 

• Very nice website! I'm Clellie Shore's nephew. I'll be back to see more pictures later! Pat Frank

 

• Wonderfully informative and fun site to visit. I fully intend to join the society as I believe we must record and preserve our history, not only for ourselves, but also for future generations. Teri Meckling

 

• I enjoyed the history of Arcadia, a lot of good work was put into making this nice site, thank you. Anelia Sullivan, Arcadia

 

• It's really great to see that a portion of DeSoto County's rich history and heritage is now available in cyberspace. I'm hoping many former residents will find and enjoy this site and will record their thoughts and memories here. As a charter member of the DeSoto County Historical Society and past president, I'm very proud of the accomplishments and progress of this organization. I've met many wonderful people and learned much since our founding over 20 years ago and am proud to be part of this friendly community. The website has a great design and is easy to navigate and the information and photographs compliment the site greatly. I enjoyed Clel Shore's story on Genie Martin and look forward to many more articles of historical nature. Thanks, everyone, for making this a successful and fun endeavor. Luke Wilson, Arcadia

 

• Great job! We are happy to see the DeSoto County Historical Society finally get their very own website. Jerald & Raynelle Newberry, Arcadia

 

• Enjoyed viewing your site. Thanks. D. White, Arcadia

 

• Very nice website. My sister, Clel Shore, steered me to it. Very nice way to preserve Arcadia's history and make it available worldwide. Gus Philpott, Woodstock, IL

 

• Thank you for creating this site, and for keeping the history and legends alive! Michael Newberry, Brownsville, TN

 

• What a great website, full of information and fun to look at. Good luck to the Historical Society on a project well done. I commend you. Kay Higley, Historic Parker House Bed & Breakfast, Arcadia

 

• Congratulations on getting this site up. Great work. Art & Marlie Anauo

 

• Congrats! It's wonderful. Things are really moving along for you all. Please give my best to the crew. Jai Earle, Sanibel Historical Village and Museum

 

• Excellent website. I enjoyed the article on Genie Martin. It is always nice to go back to First Presbyterian church and see the talent the Martin family has been blessed with. Good Ole Arcadia!!! Thanks for sharing the site. Joan Shore Hastings

 

• I enjoyed the site very much; it was very uplifting (the Music) and informative. Nancy Hall, Naperville, IL

 

• Katie, you did a wonderful job with this...I love the music...and I am thrilled that the Historical Society has a website and I am proud to be a member. Clel Shore, Arcadia Village