Matthew Ballard
Vol. 6, No. 4 The use of Medina sandstone to craft headstones was rather limited in the nineteenth century. County Historian C. W. Lattin has speculated that the common use…
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Matthew Ballard
Vol. 4, No. 36 During tours of Mount Albion Cemetery, it is nearly impossible to visit a section of the cemetery that is void of at least one zinc marker.…
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Matthew Ballard
Vol. 4, No. 34 August 26th will mark the final tour of Mt. Albion Cemetery this summer, which starts at 6:00pm and will travel a path across the western end…
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Matthew Ballard
Vol. 4, No. 29 “We have met to provide a mansion for the dead. We have come out from our quiet homes and the bright sunlight and the crowded streets…
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Matthew Ballard
Volume 4, Issue 21 Passing through the sandstone arch of Mount Albion Cemetery, one may catch a glimpse of the towering monument atop the highest point in the area. The…
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Matthew Ballard
Vol. 4, No. 17 Our rural communities are filled with strikingly beautiful landscapes and recognizable landscapes scattered throughout the region. As I passed through Millville this week, I thought about…
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