Before the term “county historian” became commonplace, T. Elmer Cox was a pioneer in the field. Recognized as Greene County’s first historian, Cox possessed an extraordinary foresight in documenting the county’s rich heritage. His passion for preserving local history was rooted in his family’s deep connection to the region.  As descendants of pioneers who arrived in Greene County shortly after the American Revolutionary War, Cox and his family played a significant role in shaping the county’s history.