McGees Mills Covered Bridge, McGees Mill As many times as I had passed through Clearfield County, I had failed to explore the southern portion of the county. That was all changing as I drove southward on Route 219 in search of the only covered bridge still existing within the county's borders. I arrived at McGees … Continue reading Along the Way: McGees Mills Covered Bridge
Grave of George Washington Sears, aka Nessmuk “So who are we looking for?” my father asked as I turned off Nichols Street and passed through the stone arch gate onto sacred grounds of Wellsboro Cemetery. "Nessmuk," I answered, drawing a blank look from both my parents. "Remember the historical marker up at the park?” The … Continue reading Along the Way: Nessmuk
Lower Humbert Covered Bridge I followed the winding Humbert Road southward from the collection of buildings known as Kingwood towards one of Somerset County's covered bridges. Having rarely visited Somerset County, the beautiful day beckoned me to head southward into the Laurel Highlands to explore. The day had been spent searching for pieces of regional … Continue reading Along the Way: Lower Humbert Covered Bridge
Memorial to Luke James, IOOF Cemetery, Salisbury I had arrived in Salisbury to pay my respects to Sergeant Mark Prynn, who lost his life due to a tragic accident. As I walked among the stones to his memorial, a nearby stone caught my attention and I knew I had to stop at before leaving. After … Continue reading Vanished: The Disappearance of Luke C. P. James
Grave of Sgt. Mark Prynn, IOOF Cemetery, Salisbury I arrived at the IOOF Cemetery in Salisbury to pay my respects to a fallen police officer who rests among the stones of the sacred piece of land. Entering the cemetery, I made my way slowly through the cemetery, scanning the stones for the grave I sought. … Continue reading In the Line of Duty: Sergeant Mark Prynn
Caine Road Covered Bridge, Ohio I left the Graham Road Covered Bridge and headed southward towards a nearby covered bridge located five miles upriver. Turning onto Caine Road, I could see the covered bridge immediately ahead of me and found parking on the west side of it. Note: more about the Graham Covered Bridge can … Continue reading Along the Way: Caine Road Covered Bridge
