On Daily Life in County Line, A Former Freedmen’s Colony
Beatrice Upshaw’s memoir A Biscuit For Your Shoe seeks to preserve the history and heritage of one of East Texas’ first freedmen’s colonies.
Beatrice Upshaw and Richard Orton
Beatrice Upshaw lives in the Upshaw community, where she serves as one of the County Line Baptist Church musicians. She also teaches Bible study and works vocationally as an Occupational Therapist. Richard Orton is a photographer and the author of the photo book, "The Upshaws of County Line: An American Family."
Articles by Beatrice Upshaw and Richard Orton