Cemeteries That Have “Disappeared”
Cemetery "For Sale" If you have ever searched for a cemetery and not been able to locate it, one thought might be that it was relocated, paved over, or simply…
Celestial Statues in the Cemetery
Celestial beings are believed to be divine, retain great wisdom, and are associated with the heavens. In Greek mythology, these entities were gods and goddesses; divine messengers between earth and…
The city for all things related to death-care in the 1800s.
Where Was Coffin City
Cincinnati, Ohio, has had many monikers, including “The Queen City,” “Athens of the West,” “Paris of America,” and “The City of Seven Hills.” There was also “Porkopolis,” which resulted from…
A Grave Interest Celebrates 15 Years
I must admit, fifteen years ago, I never thought I’d still be writing A Grave Interest. White Owl Winery Awards I started the blog on February 1, 2011, after closing…
Edgar Allan Poe: A Life of Unrest
Edgar Allan Poe Most famous for his macabre tales of mystery and loss, Edgar Allan Poe authored nearly seventy short stories during his life. Poe became best known for writing…