Tag Archives: Highway 15

Troopers, Highway Department Evict Family

Posted on June 3, 2026 by sdbowling

Troopers, with guns drawn, forcefully evicted the Gross family from their Jackson home in 1962 to make way for a new road. Learn more about their story. Continue reading →

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Faith Conquered Mud

Posted on April 24, 2023 by sdbowling

Neither road nor moves could wipe away the faith of the members of the Little Jerusalem Church. A massive mudslide tried really hard in 1972. Continue reading →

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