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1. tombstone trail - Indiana
Posted by: "jimandgina3" jimandgina3(a)juno.com jimandgina3
Date: Thu Sep 9, 2010 12:09 pm ((PDT))
Nation's First Tombstone Trail Prepares for Launch in Northeast Indiana
Contact: John Bry, Noble County Visitors Bureau
1-877-202-5761
1-260-570-8421 cell
Website:
www.tombstonetrail.com
john(a)visitnoblecounty.com
The nation's first historic cemetery tour that covers a state is coming to
northeast Indiana. The Tombstone Trail will have its inaugural launch
encompassing DeKalb and Noble Counties in October to celebrate National
Family History Month. Over 50 miles will be covered along the trail that
will utilize historic Route 6 (The Grand Army of the Republic Highway) as
the connector for the two counties, and as the trail makes its way towards
Chicago in the future.
Six cemeteries, plus the gravesite of Indiana author Gene Stratton-Porter
will be included on the trail this year. Cemetery visitors will be able to
choose from guided tours and self guided tours throughout the month.
There they will learn about the lives of the famous and not so famous of
the Hoosier State. "The tour offers something for everyone, and is
designed to show that cemeteries are not to be feared, but rather
interesting historic and cultural pieces of American History," said John
Bry, Executive Director of the Noble County Visitors Bureau. Bry also
stressed the cemetery tours are not designed to be scary in any way, but
rather a fun and enlightened look at the cemeteries and their permanent
residents.
Actress Anne Heche's grandparents rest in Albion's Rose Hill Cemetery
complete with a monument crafted from the family's residence. The true
last Daughter of an American Revolutionary Soldier in Indiana rests in Oak
Park Cemetery in Ligonier along with the "Little Boy Lost", and competing
Jewish families who rivaled one another in their time in prosperity and
business. Robert Urey a Noble Prize winner for Chemistry is buried in
Fairfield Center, and architect A.M. Straus is buried in his native
Kendallville. Some of his famed Art Deco designed buildings are some of
the most regionally recognized landmarks including the Lincoln Tower in
Fort Wayne, and the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Administration Building that is
a national landmark.
Cemetery locations to be featured include Butler City Cemetery, Waterloo
City Cemetery, Fairfield Center Cemetery north of Corunna, Lakeview
Cemetery in Kendallville, Rose Hill Cemetery in Albion, and Oak Park
Cemetery in Ligonier. Sixty-one stories of interesting monuments and
individuals will also be highlighted in total. Visitors may take
self-guided, or guided tours. Proceeds raised from the Trail will in part
go to historic cemetery conservation in DeKalb and Noble Counties. A host
of other activities will be taking place during the month such as the
Apple Festival, Pumpkin Fantasyland, and of course, Owl-o-ween throughout
Noble County. Foil impression art workshops of historic monuments will
also take place, along with other speakers on historic cemetery topics
throughout the month. More information on tours, and about the Tombstone
Trail may be received from the Noble County by calling 1-877-202-5761 or
by visiting
www.tombstonetrail.com
Read ~Death to Dust~ by Kenneth Iserson M.D. - SECOND EDITION (January
2001)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1883620228/bycommandofemper
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