Counties4Larry

In Larry's words

How it all got started (as Larry explained in an email):

I started collecting maps when I was 5 and was lucky to be a third generation family member that traveled. When I was 10 (in 1974), at a party my Dad hosted, one of his friends was in the Marine Corps Band. Being the "kid" at a mostly adult party was odd, but he took the time to sit and tell me about his travels. He said he had a map of the US with all the counties and colored in all the ones he visited. Being a map collector and traveler, I thought that would be very cool. So the next day, I went to the library to find map companies that had an outline map, so I could do the same. To make a long story short, I had to ask my Mom if I could make a long distance call (back then it was very expensive) to call North American Maps and order a copy of this map. Then I had to ask if she would write a check for the map and shipping. It was about $3.50. Not a lot now, but when you are 10, it was a lot.

Today, I still have the same map and I bring it with me on all my travels. It is frayed, taped and bit fragile...I treat it like a baby! I joke with my family and friends that I want this map posted next to my casket when I go. But I can't go until I have (at least) the continental US finished. This has been the #1 project on my "bucket list."

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

NC and SC complete!

Alex and Kelly continue our labor of love...both North AND South Carolina are now complete! We are now more than 90% complete.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Check off Maryland - complete!

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Finally, Ohio is complete!

On June 5, 2012 the final county in Ohio was collected! Nice going Bob and Donna!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

First state complete!

Pennsylvania is now officially off the list! On August 11, 2011 the final county in PA was collected!

Monday, November 15, 2010

Welcome

If you landed here, then you are familiar with the Counties for Larry project. We are a small group of people, connected by a shared love for our friend Larry, who passed away all too early. Larry loved to travel and collect counties. At his passing, he had traversed 83.64% of the counties in the United States. To honor Larry, we are going to collect the counties that he had yet to complete. If you are interested in participating in this project, please email us at counties4larry@gmail.com. To view the counties that are available for "collecting" just click on the state(s) listed to the right. Thank-you.

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