It seems like Almost Yesterday that the transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory Point in Utah. The year was 1869. Within a few months, Hiram Morgan Hill and his sister Sarah Althea Hill were on the new “Pacific Train” heading to California in search of fame and fortune.

Almost Yesterday: Morgan Hill of Cape Girardeau, Missouri … and Morgan Hill, California

Almost Yesterday is a glimpse into the rich history southeast Missouri. Dr. Frank Nickell takes listeners on a journey to specific moments in time. A gifted storyteller and local historian, Dr. Nickell’s wit and love for the past are combined with sounds and music that augment his narrative.

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Almost Yesterday: Morgan Hill of Cape Girardeau, Missouri … and Morgan Hill, California

Almost Yesterday: Morgan Hill of Cape Girardeau, Missouri … and Morgan Hill, California