Burial Grounds Of Vermont

Author : Lisa Rogak
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781493023806

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Stones and Bones of New England by Lisa Rogak Pdf

Whether it's for their solace and beauty or for the sense of history that seeps from the ground, cemeteries are fascinating places to visit, this guide shows where to find the most interesting and unusual ones in all of New England. Some have headstones that are fine art, others are associated with notorious events, and others are the final resting place of famous poets, soldiers, and statesmen. Included are large public facilities as well as the small family burying grounds hidden away behind crumbling stone walls and along once-cultivated farmland. A sampling of cemeteries profiled: *Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont, where lifelike sculptures of angels and Greek goddesses stand next to a stone soccer ball and Shell Oil truck gravemarker, all elaborately carved from local granite by immigrant Italian stonecutters. *Spider Gates Cemetery, in Leicester, Massachusetts, a notorious Quaker burying ground famed for its frequent ghost sightings and still in use today. *A cemetery situated on the raised median of the Interstate in Warner, New Hampshire,which was preserved in 1970 by highway planners, who constructed the roadway around it. *Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven, Vermont, final resting place of Timothy Clark Smith, whose 1893 crypt includes a window to help him escape in case he was buried alive. Driving directions are provided for each cemetery, and detailed maps show the location of the more obscure graveyards. This unique guide offers an intriguing way to learn about the history and culture of New England.

Author : Arthur L. Hyde,Frances P. Hyde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Cemeteries
ISBN : UOM:39015032839501

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Burial Grounds of Vermont by Arthur L. Hyde,Frances P. Hyde Pdf

Author : Thea Lewis
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467142809

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Lakeview Cemetery of Burlington, Vermont by Thea Lewis Pdf

Created in 1867, Lakeview is one of New England's most beautiful burial grounds, where locals used to gather to share picnic lunches and stories of their past. Meet a selfless philanthropist and her equally generous brother, John Purple Howard, the innkeeper's son who amassed a fortune in the hotel industry. From Civil War hero General George Stannard to lesser-known soldiers of the noted Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Regiment, veterans, paupers and benefactors populate this peaceful setting. Join Burlington native and historian Thea Lewis as she reveals the stories behind the fascinating and sometimes famous citizens of Lakeview Cemetery.

Author : John J. Duffy,Samuel B. Hand,Ralph H. Orth
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 1584650869

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The Vermont Encyclopedia by John J. Duffy,Samuel B. Hand,Ralph H. Orth Pdf

The definitive sourcebook for Vermont facts, figures, people, events, and history

Author : Glenn A. Knoblock
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467128476

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Hope Cemetery by Glenn A. Knoblock Pdf

Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont, is one of New England's most renowned graveyards. The cemetery attracts thousands of visitors every year, particularly when the foliage turns during fall. This 85-acre "open-air museum" is noted for the artistry and craftsmanship of its monuments, derived exclusively from legendary Barre gray granite. Barre was a boomtown with a rapidly rising population of European immigrants, especially those from Italy and Scotland, seeking opportunities as artisan carvers and laborers in the area's granite quarries. Ethnic enclaves developed around Barre; most notably, the city's north end became known as Little Italy. This diversity is captured in granite on the monuments of those interred at Hope Cemetery--not only in the surnames etched in stone but also in the monuments' widely varying symbols of remembrance. Within Hope Cemetery, memorials range from traditional European forms, including angels, cherubs, and other religious hallmarks, to highly individualized modern monuments depicting images representative of family life, interests, and leisure in the form of such diverse objects as lounge chairs, airplanes, race cars, a soccer ball, and many more.

Author : Lisa Halvorsen,Pat Goudey O'Brien,Christina Tree
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781682681671

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Explorer's Guide Vermont (Fifteenth Edition) by Lisa Halvorsen,Pat Goudey O'Brien,Christina Tree Pdf

Guiding you to the best of everything in Vermont for over 30 years! Back in its fifteenth edition, Explorer’s Guide Vermont endures as the most comprehensive and up- to- date guide to this popular New England state. With it in hand, experience the many natural and cultural wonders that make Vermont such a timeless, year- round vacation destination. Although Explorer’s Guide Vermont covers the entire Green Mountain State, the authors pride themselves on their detailed coverage of the less- traveled areas, especially the Northeast Kingdom. You’ll also find in- depth descriptions of major Vermont destinations like Burlington, Brattleboro, Manchester, and Woodstock. They highlight the most interesting and rewarding places to visit, whether on back roads or in bigger cities— artists’ studios, family farms, and historic sites among them. This guide provides great recommendations for every activity—biking; hiking and swimming; skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding; horseback riding, fishing, and paddling— and many more, both on and off the beaten track.

Author : Patricia Liddle Haslam
Publisher : Blackbirch Press, Incorporated
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : WISC:89096024336

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The Annotated Cemetery Book II, Stowe, Vermont, 1798-1915 by Patricia Liddle Haslam Pdf

Author : Ronald Chase Murphy,Janice Church Murphy
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 733 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Cemeteries
ISBN : 9780806349671

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Irish Famine Immigrants in the State of Vermont by Ronald Chase Murphy,Janice Church Murphy Pdf

Mrs. Lane is a descendant of the author of the "Star Spangled Banner," Francis Scott Key. Her book traces Key's ancestry back to the American immigrant, Philip Key of London, who settled in St. Mary's County, Maryland in 1720, and forward to a number of Key lines in the U.S. of her own era.

Author : Patricia Liddle Haslam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Cemeteries
ISBN : WISC:89073139172

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The Annotated Cemetery Book by Patricia Liddle Haslam Pdf

Author : Vermont
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1342 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Constitutions
ISBN : UOM:35112105421269

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The Vermont Statutes, 1894 by Vermont Pdf

Author : Christina Tree,Alice Levitt
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 898 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581576207

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Explorer's Guide Vermont (Fourteenth Edition) by Christina Tree,Alice Levitt Pdf

Guiding you to the best of everything in Vermont for over 30 years! Although Explorer’s Guide Vermont covers the entire Green Mountain State, the authors pride themselves on their detailed coverage of the state’s less-traveled areas, especially the Northeast Kingdom. You’ll also find in-depth descriptions of major Vermont destinations like Burlington, Brattleboro, Manchester, and Woodstock. They always highlight the most interesting and rewarding places to visit, whether on back roads or in bigger cities—artists’ studios, family farms, and historic sites among them. This guide provides great recommendations for every activity you’re looking for—mountain and road biking; hiking and swimming; skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding; horseback riding, fishing, and paddling—and many more, both on and off the beaten track.

Author : Vermont
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1200 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Constitutions
ISBN : NYPL:33433007053451

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The Revised Laws of Vermont, 1880 by Vermont Pdf

Author : Elise A. Guyette
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781584657606

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Discovering Black Vermont by Elise A. Guyette Pdf

The search for an African American community in rural Vermont

Author : Vermonter Publishing
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1094895180

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Vermont Graveyard and Cemetery Explorer's Guide by Vermonter Publishing Pdf

Experience the Eerie Splendor of Exploring Vermont Cemeteries! Whether you're a cemetery exploration hobbyist or simply a curious person looking to explore a bit of unusual history or art, you'll be amazed at some of the Vermont graveyards and cemeteries. Many have a story to tell both visually and historically. Use this Guide as a journal to document your fascinating trips. Visit the graves of famous people who lived (and died) in the Green Mountains of Vermont See the wonderful artwork and craftsmanship of Barre, VT's Hope Cemetery Discover why one man added a "window" to his tomb and where you can see it A centuries old Egyption mummy buried in Vermont? Yes, indeed! What's the story behind "Black Agnes" and why you should not dare to sit on the lap of this monument These are just a few things to marvel at. This Explore's Guide provides you with a checklist of places and things to see, room for sketches and drawings and plenty of lined pages for you to write about your adventures. Have fun!

Author : Robert Stanford
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781684751563

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Reading Rural Landscapes by Robert Stanford Pdf

Everywhere we go in rural New England, the past surrounds us. In the woods and fields and along country roads, the traces are everywhere if we know what to look for and how to interpret what we see. A patch of neglected daylilies marks a long-abandoned homestead. A grown-over cellar hole with nearby stumps and remnants of stone wall and orchard shows us where a farm has been reclaimed by forest. And a piece of a stone dam and wooden sluice mark the site of a long-gone mill. Although slumping back into the landscape, these features speak to us if we can hear them and they can guide us to ancestral homesteads and famous sites. Lavishly illustrated with drawings and color photos.Provides the keys to interpret human artifacts in fields, woods, and roadsides and to reconstruct the past from surviving clues.Perfect to carry in a backpack or glove box.A unique and valuable resource for road trips, genealogical research, naturalists, and historians.