Barb Hockenbary

Barb Hockenbary

Barbara’s dedication to the history of Murdo, South Dakota is legendary. Not only has she preserved the Murdo State Bank on the National Register of Historic Places, but she also works with many others in the community to preserve town history through murals in a gazebo on Main Street in Murdo. Barbara worked hard to preserve many old newspapers from a building in town that was being torn down, and these provided valuable details and insight to help write a recent book on the railroad history of Murdo, Jones County, and much of western South Dakota. Most importantly, Barb continues her work with Murdo history by making memories nearly every day - photographing the people, events, school functions, wildlife, and the landscape of Murdo and the Jones County area for all to enjoy.

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