There is really not a whole lot to write about here other than each of these places has its own comforting views and the peacefull surroundings of the areas many wooded hills. Some of these places may be known to you some may not but they are worth visiting and learning about the people in them. The fact that they are kind of out of the way makes it even more interesting. It gives you an idea of how our area grew and developed over the last few centuries. Below is a pictorial of these places.
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| Jackman cemetery on Rt 170 |
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| Jackman cemetery |
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Carmel Acre cemetery. The red brick chapel was constructed in 1828. |
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| A look inside the chapel. |
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| A nice look at the surrounding farmland |
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| Mt. Zion cemetery in Negley |
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| Clarkson cemetery |
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The back of the Clarkson church. |
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| Mt. Zion Lutheren cemetery Rt 172 Lisbon |
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| Mt. Zion Lutheren |
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| Locust Hill cemetery Chester |
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| One of two artillery guns that guard the entrance of Locust Hill. |
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| Locust Hill |
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| Locust Hill |
It's amazing how the red brick chapel in Carmel Acre cemetery still stands up to this day. The inside does give off an eerie atmosphere, but it is interesting how well it is preserved (just like what we see in old-school movies). But what truly caught my attention are the two graves that seem like they're leaning onto each other. Were they related?
ReplyDeleteLoria Schleiff
Yes the chapel is in very good condition. I had to look twice at the year it was built thinking that it had been restored at some later time but it has just been very well maintained over the years.
DeleteAs far as I can tell I think the two graves may be a father and a son. The stone on the left(died 1833) has been broken and the top half is resting into the lower half. The stone on the right (died 1831) is naturaly leaning over.I thought that it was a husband and wife until I zoomed the pictures up and looked closer. Thanks for your comment!
It's a shame that the Jackman Cemetery is in such array. It would be a good project for a Scout Troop to clean up.
ReplyDeleteI agree, It would be a good project for any group for that matter. It is such a beautiful place.I am thankful though that it is maintained to some degree. It looked like the mowing was completed, although the weeds around edges could be cleared and some of the trees trimmed up.
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