Day: April 11, 2010

Isaac Hartsock, Pvt Co H 7 VA Militia, War of 1812, 1793-1851
Stepp Cemetery, Morgan-Monroe State Forest, Monroe County, Indiana

Pvt Andrew Jackson Shivley, Co D 4 KY Cav CSA, 1832-1887
Stepp Cemetery, Morgan-Monroe State Forest, Monroe County, Indiana

N. B. Platt, Co E 2nd Ohio Cav
Stepp Cemetery, Morgan-Monroe State Forest, Monroe County, Indiana

Joshua Howell, died July 2, 1836 in the 91 year of his age
Joshua Howell Sr., Continental Line, Revolutionary War, 1745-1836
Collins Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana

I’ve photographed quite a few Union soldiers’ graves, but this was the first Confederate grave. They’re not common around here. Also the first Revolutionary War grave, which was kind of exciting.

Lester Baby 1937

Chalk Drawing on Wall

I went to Stepp Cemetery this morning. It’s in the Morgan-Monroe State Forest, and it occurred to me, while I was there, that it might not be such a good idea to wander around in the woods by myself. It’s not that far from the road, thankfully, but still, it’s kind of remote and even in bright sunlight, it’s kind of creepy.