Trainer Oscar Dishman, Jr. with "Silver Series"

ID: 3548 ~ Source: (State Archives of Florida/Morgan) ~ Creator: Bert Morgan ~ Date: February 25, 1978.
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Trainer Oscar Dishman, Jr. with "Silver Series"
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Thoroughbred trainer Oscar Dishman, Jr., (center) with "Silver Series" in the winner's circle at Hialeah Racetrack in Florida.

This file appears in: New Zion

By Andrew Patrick
Historical marker #1938 commemorates the New Zion community in Scott County. The roots of the African American community of New Zion stretch back to 1872 when two formerly enslaved men bought land on which to make their homes. Ultimately, the 23…