The Oak Grove Cemetary in New Bern is the oldest cemetary in the town. There is alot of emphasis in the town on the cities civial war history, but as I was walking through the cemtary I found a few graves that dated back well before the war. Two in paticular had dates that were prior to the signing of the constitution.
There is really no significance to the next picture other than the fact I just thought it was cool.
Also in the cemetary is a monument dedicated to the soldiers who fought int he civil war that were from that area. The monument was erected in 1885
The next picture seems very insignificant. Around what looked to be a family plot was a brick was about knee high. inlaid into one side was the family name and the year it was erected. I couldnt make out the name as it was very worn and weathered. But the date read 1801. The waall was for the most part intact but had crumbled on one side. I snapped the picture but was trying to just work out a setting. So although I didnt intend to keep that picture it dawned on me that those bricks were originally laid over 210 years ago. I started to pick one up and keep it but decided against it. Im amazed they are just laying there and other 'relic' hunters havent walked off with them.
Thats it for now....Im having some coffee and watching the news....so Im sure I will have another rant before the day is over.
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