The Monument of Isaac Price (1794–1839) Among the historic stones of Old Wheelersburg Cemetery, one monument stands out for both its language and its journey. It belongs to Isaac Price, born May 25, 1794, and died April 16, 1839, at the age of 44 years, 10 months, and 22 days. Continue Reading
The Unknown Traveler: Found Dead in a Gondola Car at Garrison
“The Vanceburg Sun says of the unknown man who was found dead in a car on the C & O at Garrison last Sunday:” “When eastbound C & O freight No. 76 reached Garrison about noon Sunday the train crew discovered the body of an unknown man lying in a Continue Reading
Romanian Laborer Killed Near Five Mile Church
“Nicholas Stigle, a Roumanian laborer in dodging a handcar stepped directly in front of an N. & W. engine, and was instantly killed near the Five Mile church, north of the city, Tuesday evening.” “Several of Stigle’s fellow laborers saw the accident. They had shouted to him to get off Continue Reading
Billy Blair Suddenly Leaves Home
“William Blair, who has been working for the Stanton & Balmert wholesale house, has disappeared, and no one seems to know what has become of him.” “He left his home on West Fifth street Saturday evening, saying he was going to purchase a suit of clothes. His wife has not Continue Reading
Got Off Easy: Henderson Fined One Dollar
“Thomas J. Henderson, the famous West Side citizen, was found guilty by the jury Tuesday afternoon of malicious destruction of property. The value of the property destroyed by Henderson was fixed at $25. This made his offense a misdemeanor. Had the value been over $35 Henderson could have been sent Continue Reading
Divided by Faith: The Death of Claude Andre
“Claude Andre, a young man, and well-to-do farmer, residing near Franklin Furnace, grew weary of this life and suicided last Tuesday. Andre was in good circumstances, and as there was little real cause for the rash act, his sudden taking off created quite a sensation in his neighborhood. The causes Continue Reading
The Grave of Revolutionary War Patriot William Lucas Sr.
Beneath the shade of aging trees in Lucasville Cemetery, a uniquely preserved monument quietly honors a man who stood at the birth of a nation. Captain William Lucas Sr., born in 1742 in Frederick County, Virginia, answered the call for liberty during the American Revolution — and in death, he Continue Reading
A Virtual Tour of Salladay Cemetery
On September 20, 2025, we conducted a rapid assessment of Salladay Cemetery, a small historic burial ground tucked into the Sand Hill area of Green Township, Scioto County, Ohio. Though the cemetery is heavily disturbed, it remains an important piece of local history—especially for those tracing early families who settled Continue Reading
Aerial Photograph of Wheelersburg, Ohio
This black-and-white aerial photograph captures Wheelersburg, Ohio, from above. The image shows the familiar grid of streets, farmland on the outskirts, and the Ohio River running along the bottom edge. The highway cuts cleanly through the scene, marking a line between the town and the river valley. It’s a striking Continue Reading
Her Last Journey: Death of Mrs. Hester Journey
“Mrs. Hester Journey, a well known resident of the West Side, died yesterday evening of a complication of diseases. She was 76 years of age, and leaves four sons and three daughters. The remains will be interred tomorrow at 10 o’clock a. m., in the township burying ground.” The Headstone Continue Reading