Final Resting Place by calico_jester
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Adjacent to Schenck Forest's trail is a small stand of trees, situated on the crest of a hill facing southeast.
Mount Olivet Baptist Church, originally established at this location (about 1846), left this living cemetery as an only reminder, and has changed locations several times since their early beginnings.
http://www.interment.net/data/us/nc/wake/mtolivet/index.htm
Comments (4)
eekdog
Does look old with all the growth. Cool info and nice shot.
RodS
This is a very moody photo - with the subject matter, it has the feel of the beginning of a good spooky movie or novel. Nicely seen and captured.
calico_jester
Thank you for viewing and comments. My grandparents, several relatives and other church members are buried at this location, as will I .... perhaps :) one day.
Field stones, sometimes roughly etched as grave markers, were used prior to having original railway access from northern stone masons. Open fields around this particular location were parcels of original (1000 acre +) plantations, taken from owners by taxation and Civil War changes, still owned by the State.
The following excerpt will provide a partial view of our transportation systems during the late 1850's and early 1860's, with further information available at the following location : http://www.american-rails.com/railroads-in-the-civil-war.html
" It all began in April of 1862 when disguised Union soldiers stole the General, a Western & Atlantic 4-4-0 American Type, in an attempt to destroy Confederate supply lines. The "Andrews Raid," as it was also known, started at Marietta, Georgia and lasted nearly 91 miles until the train crew was able to catch the locomotive near Ringgold. During the chase the crew used a hand-powered track car as well as the locomotives Yonah, Shorter and Texas before they were finally able to catch the raiders. The 22 Union soldiers attempted to flee after abandoning the General but were soon caught. Interestingly, for their bravery the raiders were awarded the Medal Of Honor by Congress. "
I will attempt to upload a photograph, using the inset tools..............
Cyve
Outstanding capture and very great place !