Images of America Murrysville and Export
Published by Arcadia Publishing.
Book chronicles histories ofMurrysville and Export not only have rich local histories,
but stories that carry national significance.
Export was the first town to ship coal abroad. Murrysville
is the home of the oldest, longest-producing gas well.
The stories are told in "Murrysville and Export,"
a book authored by playwright Helene Smith of Salem Township.
The publication is bolstered by myriad archival photographs,
each helping to weave the tale of those communities.
Read the article from the Tribune-Review
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The Return of Aaron Burr
This manuscript tells the life story and history of Vice President, Aaron Burr's retreat to St. Marys, Georgia following his duel with the Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton.
The manuscript also includes a brief history of St. Marys, Georgia.
Article "Literarily Speaking, The Return of Aaron Burr: Ghostly Encounter by Helene Smith" in Historic St. Marys Magazine,
from St. Marys, Georgia.
January 26, 2012, Issue 13
Imagine eavesdropping on a private conversation between Aaron Burr and Archibald Clark as they discuss the monumental events that shaped their lives and shaped the town of St. Marys.
Noted historian and author Helene Smith has crafted pages and pages of intriguing dialogue based on historical fact framed by a ghostly visit between the two in her recently published "The Return of Aaron Burr: Ghostly Encounter." ...
To read the entire article, pick up a copy of Historic St. Marys Magazine from St. Marys, Georgia.