A couple years ago, quite by accident, I stumbled upon the Salem Church Cemetery - which is known by most as the Gilbert Cemetery - located on the northern edge of the small community of Gilbert. I had turned onto Gilbert Road looking for a place to turn around when I spotted the cemetery a … Continue reading The Kresge Monument
On one of my many trips to the eastern portion of the state, I jumped across the border to Cedar Ridge Cemetery, located on the outskirts of Blairstown, New Jersey. Although it is only a short distance from New York City, Blairstown holds the feeling of small-town America. As I drove slowly through town I … Continue reading Princess Doe
I was introduced to the grave of Aquila Henning, and his story, in the summer of 2009 while on a journey through the Poconos. A number of friends living in the eastern portion of the state had told me of the unique stone located in the Old Albrightsville Cemetery and suggested that I visit it … Continue reading The Henning Monument
This is part two of a two part article. The first part can be found here: Part One. As I stood before the simple stone in the Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery, located on the western edge of Centre Hall, that marked the resting place of Josiah Dale, I had to ask myself two questions that were … Continue reading The Murder of Josiah Dale: Part Two
It all started with a ghost story. But then again, some of the most interesting pieces of forgotten history I have stumbled upon start this way. I first encountered the unsolved murder among a listing of haunted places, legends and lore of Centre County. There was not much to the story presented. It mentioned a … Continue reading The Murder of Josiah Dale: Part One
Alone, yet not alone am I, Though in this solitude so drear; I feel my Saviour always nigh, He comes the very hour to cheer; I am with Him, and He with me, E'en here alone I cannot be Note: There are a handful of different versions this hymn. Though they are all very … Continue reading Along the Way: Regina’s Song
