We took a ride into history-rich Frederick today and finally visited Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Among other notables buried there, Francis Scott Key, writer of the Star Spangled Banner, lies in a crypt beneath this monument erected in his honor in 1898.
We also stopped at the gravesite of Thomas Johnson, the first governor of Maryland.Mt. Olivet is also the final resting place for outspoken Barbara Fritchie of "Shoot if you must, this old gray head" fame, as well as many Civil War members, blue and gray. It's an absolutely huuuuge place, containing more than 34,000 graves and served by 8 miles of paved roads inside its boundaries. It's also very well-kept, and carries the distinction of being known as "Cemetery Beautiful." An interesting place.
2 comments:
One of my sisters used to live near there!
Cool about the famous people buried there. You know, it sounds weird, but I really love cemeteries, especially for photographing. They are so quiet and serene and I usually have such a sense of reverence. And the ones with older or interesting tombstones or other markers are so interesting to photograph. This one looks awesome!
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