This was the first time I had ever seen a birthplace monument. What’s interesting about it is that General George Jerrison Stannard’s actual house was just south of this location on Route 7 in Georgia, Vermont. Want to know what happened to his house? Surprisingly, it did not burn down nor was it demolished. ItContinue reading “General George Stannard Birthplace Monument”
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Brevet Major General George Jerrison Stannard
The featured image is in the public domain and downloaded from Wikipedia. “In June 1861, Stannard was elected lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry. Some local residents claimed that he was the first Vermonter to volunteer for duty in the Civil War, based on his immediate reply by telegram to the governor’s first call for troops.Continue reading “Brevet Major General George Jerrison Stannard”
Brick School Museum Closes for Season on September 24, 2022!!
4127 Ethan Allen Highway (that’s Route 7) is the address and it’s located across the street from the Georgia Fire and Rescue building. This place is definitely worth your time to visit. Any of the volunteers is likely happy to share stories with you. Just ask! “The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) was started in 1975.Continue reading “Brick School Museum Closes for Season on September 24, 2022!!”
Abandoned Shed in Graveyard
This shed is one of three located inside the Georgia Plain Cemetery in Georgia, Vermont. Its front door may have a board screwed over it, but the side door is missing. There’s a hole in a portion of the roof. I liked the strong wooden shelving in the corner. I do wonder why they don’tContinue reading “Abandoned Shed in Graveyard”
Georgia Plain Cemetery: Part 3
Today’s video is Part 3 of three parts of the Georgia Plain Cemetery. Please join me to see the graves of several firefighters and a shed that is clearly abandoned and so much more! I walked the large Georgia Plain Cemetery and focused on those graves with some of the most interesting markers. Join meContinue reading “Georgia Plain Cemetery: Part 3”
Georgia Plain Cemetery: Part 1
I walked the large Georgia Plain Cemetery and focused on those graves with some of the most interesting markers. Join me as I discover so many firefighters buried there! Join me as I discover a grave monument that reminds me of a Crayola crayon tip! Join me as I discover a side entrance into aContinue reading “Georgia Plain Cemetery: Part 1”
Sabin Cemetery
“Located on the Plains Road, Jct near Pattee Road (curve). Many stones broken, unreadable, and appears many are missing. Surnames:Ballard, Blair, Dorman, Davis Dunton, Hathaway, Hobart, Hubbell, Johnson, Lewis, Nichols, Parmelee, Rogers, Sabin, Wright. This cemetery was completely photographed in 2006 and added to Find a Grave then.”-https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2182824/sabin-cemetery
GUIDED INTERIOR TOUR of Georgia Historical Society Museum!
I spent an absolutely delightful Saturday afternoon with Cindy Ploof, who is the President of the Georgia Historical Society. She offered me a GUIDED TOUR of the INTERIOR of the District School No. 8, which is the location of the Georgia Historical Society Museum. 4127 Ethan Allen Highway (that’s Route 7) is the address andContinue reading “GUIDED INTERIOR TOUR of Georgia Historical Society Museum!”
Georgia War Memorial
I learned about this war memorial from the President of the Georgia Historical Society. Once I knew about it, I also knew I had to film and share it with you. As the sun was setting, I couldn’t help but think about the those who gave their lives for our country. For the sun hasContinue reading “Georgia War Memorial”
District Schoolhouse No. 2 in Georgia, Vermont
The District Schoolhouse No. 2 is in Georgia, Vermont in a rural area. Plenty of May flies for everyone! I even captured them on video. Also, just as I began to film, practically every vehicle known to man was on the road! Many people stopped to let me cross the street, which was lovely. However,Continue reading “District Schoolhouse No. 2 in Georgia, Vermont”