Sharing this well presented video about southern Indiana gravestones. Details are given of their inscriptions, carved symbols, and history of the lives of the area's stone carvers of these early pioneer gravestones.
Most of the stone materials used for creating gravestones in Indiana were also used in Ohio such as limestone, soapstone, and marble. Also, many of the symbols such as the willow, urn, hand-clasps, fingers pointing up, etc. are found in cemeteries in many states including Ohio. All of the symbols have meanings pertinent to the deceased that give us clues not only about their lives, but the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Most of the stone materials used for creating gravestones in Indiana were also used in Ohio such as limestone, soapstone, and marble. Also, many of the symbols such as the willow, urn, hand-clasps, fingers pointing up, etc. are found in cemeteries in many states including Ohio. All of the symbols have meanings pertinent to the deceased that give us clues not only about their lives, but the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
