About this episode

The episode discusses the Dance Brothers' journey to Texas and their role in manufacturing revolvers during the Civil War.

The Dance Brothers came to Texas from North Carolina to set up a grist mill on the Brazos River at old Columbia. After the Civil War began, they started making Colt-style revolvers for the Confederate army. The settlement of Columbia is now known as West Columbia in Brazoria County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lone-star-diary--4650023/support .

People in this episode

Host: Murray Montgomery

Topics covered

• Texas history
• Civil War
• gun manufacturing
• Brazoria County
• Dance Brothers

Keywords

• Dance Brothers
• Texas
• Civil War
• Colt revolvers
• Brazoria County

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Colt-style revolvers

Places: Texas, Brazos River, Columbia, West Columbia, Brazoria County

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