Bob Ford's History, Mystery & Lore

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

11/17/2025

By: Bod Ford

11/17/2025

New Article on Substack: When called to duty, our Missouri legends answered

Like a good fictional novel, how did this group of world-changing men grow up along a 200-mile stretch of highway in one state? These Missourians not only left an impactful legacy, but when their country mobilized for war, like a million others, they served. Fulfilling a patriotic obligation to their country and themselves.

Read more on Substack!

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By: Bod Ford

11/13/2025

11/11/2025

By: Bob Ford

11/11/2025

New Article on Substack: Vicksburg: The Gibraltar of the Confederacy

One hundred and sixty two years ago this week, the Civil War was decided in the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River.

Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and his 75,000-man Army of the Tennessee were closing in on splitting the Confederacy in half, shattering the South’s ability to supply its troops.

It was the last and most formidable Southern fortification still held by the Rebels on the river ... Vicksburg.

Read more on Substack!
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We are keeping history alive so you can pass it on! Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bobfordshistory

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Articles and Podcasts are complementary to people wanting to preserve our history: Nodaway Valley Bank, Rupp Funeral Home, Eagle Communications, Mastio, and Anonymous Buffs.

By: Bob Ford

11/07/2025

11/04/2025

By: Bob Ford

11/04/2025

New Article on Substack: Mark Twain could insult you without you realizing it!

Who better to be the eastern bookend of Missouri’s ingenious Highway 36 then America's Bard, Mark Twain.

Born Samuel Clemens, he used several pen names, but his most famous was Mark Twain, choosing that name as a tribute to his love of piloting.

“Mark twain” is what a steamboat crew member yelled out to tell the Captain the depth of the river.

Read more on Substack!

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To comment or join in supporting this 501(c)(3) organization, contact Bob at [email protected].

We are keeping history alive so you can pass it on! Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bobfordshistory

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Articles and Podcasts are complementary to people wanting to preserve our history: Nodaway Valley Bank, Rupp Funeral Home, Eagle Communications, Mastio, and Anonymous Buffs.

By: Bob Ford