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| Jenks was a photographer from
Montpelier, Idaho. He apparently traveled around the region marketing
photos of the ranches and farms. Here is his aerial view of early
Afton. |
This one is taken from the slope above Graveyard Canyon before the ground was broken for the Stake Tabernacle. The Kennington place is on the lower right. You can see the two homes on either end of the block. The sheds are about half way between the houses. Looks like lumber for the barn is being stockpiled across the road to the south. If you look close, you can see the original little cabin. There's more about these photos in our book, A History of Star Valley, 1800-1900. We put a drawing in there labeling the streets and buildings as far as we knew them.
This picture came courtesy of the Star Valley Historical Society, which is a great resource for old photographs. We would never wish a hospital visit on anyone, but a trip to the halls of the Star Valley Hospital is a real treat because of all the S.V.H.S. photos on display. They are building a fine collection.
2 comments:
My grandmother is a Kennington. I'm wondering if there are any copies of the History of Star Valley book somewhere for purchase and if there is a Kennington reunion and for which branch of Kenningtons?
The Kennington book is available from my mother in Afton. It's about $20 if mailed to you. Just drop me an email and I'll send my address. I'll mail one out to you. KKhamblin@gmail.com.
I don't know of a Kennington reunion for the large group. There is one for George's family in August.
Anyone else out there want to volunteer your family reunion dates?
Kathy
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