Famuliner

The Famuliner Community consisted of 27 tracts in the F. O. Subdivision No. 1, which was originally ranch land owned by the George W. Famuliner family between 1931 and 1946. The community consisted of more than 6,000 acres of land, and a community building was erected on the northwest corner of the N. H. Steed farm, across the highway south of where Southwest Gin presently stands.

The families of the Famuliner Community pooled their money for the construction and renovation of the community building, with Mr. Steed donating the land on which it stood. It was there that the community held gatherings including candidate rallies, box suppers, Thanksgiving celebrations, and Christmas parties, during which Mr. Steed dressed as Santa Claus.

After standing idle for a period of time, the building was donated to the African American population in Morton for use as a church. The original account notes that the building continued to be used as a church.

The entire Famuliner Community entered the American Farm Beautification contest, sponsored by Farmer Stockman, and won the first-place prize of $100. This money, along with donations from businessmen in Morton, was used to renovate the community building.

Cochran County Legacy, Vol. 1, p. 70, Cochran County Historical Commission. Submitted by Glynna Merritt circa 1986; adapted by Mary Helen McKnight, 2018.