One acre of land atop the hill was reserved as the Wells-Tucker Burying Grounds. Many years later in 1888, the great-grandfather of this writer {William E. Hicks, 1863-1930} purchased the Sandhill property comprising 100 acres, less the one acre reserved for the cemetery. At the northeast boundary of Mr. Hicks’ property was a feature known as Balis Springs, flowing from the banks of Big Branc...
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