House Full Of Graves In Abandoned Plantation Cemetery! (Huge African American Cemetery Discovered!)
Published 2024-05-11
Our exploration begins with the fascinating yet dilapidated grave house shelter, a relic that has seen better days but tells a powerful story of the era it represents. We carefully investigate and read the gravestones, unearthing the stories of those who rested here long ago.
Surrounding the well-documented plots of the Childs-Mizell-Crouch families are numerous unmarked graves. These silent stones likely belong to individuals who were enslaved on the plantation, their histories untold but presence undeniable.
As we traverse the side of the hill, the scene shifts to a vast African-American cemetery, a poignant reminder of the lives connected to the Childs plantation. This cemetery extends the narrative from bondage to freedom, with graves dating back to at least 1914 and progressing to more recent times in the 1960s and 70s towards the hill’s crest.
This video is a deep dive into the intertwined histories of two communities, linked by the land and the legacies they left behind. It’s a story of resilience, remembrance, and the indelible links that time cannot sever.
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My GGGF was born 1858 in Tarahaute IN. He told my maternal gma that he remembered the soldiers marching in the streets for the civil war (1864).
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The Leonard grave was especially touching. I have seen many couples who died only days apart. I truly believe they are so connected that grief takes them.
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Wow never in my life have I seen a grave house!!!
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This is a fascinating graveyard with important history. I hope you can find out more about it. I truly believe that you and Cecil, and Dan, and others who share similar content are bringing cemeteries and all their histories back to people's minds. For a long time people haven't gone to visit loved ones, nor do they bury anyone. Just cremate and scatter. I'm happy to hear that someone is trying to keep that cemetery cleaned and fixed up, and I really think it's because of what you are showing people about these forgotten places and recording the stones you can read. Thank you Robert and Cecil for your hard work.
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It would probably cost a small fortune, but it would be so interesting to see someone go over that cemetery with ground penetrating radar.
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When Cecil is by your side, I know I am going to see a rare historic graveyard.
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Fascinating graveyard and history. I hope you can find out more about it, and it's nice to see someone is trying to take care of the graves. I truly believe that you, and others who do similar content, are bringing cemeteteries back into people's thoughts again. A lot of people never go and visit family, nor even have them buried anymore. Just cremated and scattered. I really do believe you and Cecil and Dan are highlighting how important these forgotten places are. Thank you for the great job, Robert and Cecil.
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Hey Robert , you should start carrying Pennie’s with you when you visit these old grave sites . A penny placed on a veterans headstone means someone visited and paid respect .
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I wish just one could speak to us about their life. To realize your feet are standing in the exact location another person stood, grieving a child, or parent or spouse. It really is profound. If only.....
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Great old cemetery! It's wonderful that someone has been taking the time and care to keep the headstones cleaned off. Cecil has been a great addition to your "team". His knowledge and skill at finding these old cemeteries is priceless.
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Thank you for the visit to this beautiful, old cemetery. I imagine back in the day it was pretty grand with the majestic grave house and the iron fencing and gates. Never ceases to amaze me that there are still old cemeteries to be found. Some beauties, too. It's sad to see couples who died on or close to the same day. Makes me wonder if it was illness, accident, or something else. You only know by what's written down and if it wasn't ever mentioned in writing somewhere, we'll never know. Thanks for another cool visit to a very interesting old cemetery.
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Another amazing cemetery! The burial house is really unusual, the wrought iron fence with a little gate and a hook for a lock...one must wonder why?. The SS DD moon stone, I don't recall seeing one of those before. I am looking forward to hearing the Elderon Bailey story! I am heartened by the fact that someone is showing care for this cemetery. Enjoyed the details and tour. Thanks Cecil, you are s good guy! Robert, great narration and details as always. Enjoyed!! 👍👍❣️❣️
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"Special TNG Regt" - special training regiment - for advanced training.
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Never heard of a grave house and now I've seen one. I have really enjoyed this walk today. Thank you!
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You boys have a good eye for those small field stones!
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Very impressive! The history probably deserves a book, a factual, history book, no judgements. The woods growing in the area seem not much older than 50-60 years. Maybe, it was more intensely maintained until around WWII. Special to lay that young soldier to rest in this cemetary as well, with year of death in 1945, I thought to read. Thank you for sharing. Lot's of history breathing in our faces.
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YOU YOUNG MEN HAVE SUCH RESPECT FOR THE CEMETERIES BY LEAVING EVERYTHING JUST AS YOU FIND IT.
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Wow what history lies in this wonderful cemetery. It amazes me how respectful Robert is to these last resting sites. What a blessing to have someone still coming to clean the cemetery. Blessings to everyone involved in this journey to document the precious people that can finally have their names in history 🥰🙏
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That was a Luna moth. They can get quite big🤗 Thank you for keeping these people’s memories alive.❤️
