Bonzai: Thoughts and Expressions

Confederate Cemetery

I was coming back from a trip to Virginia today and saw one of those state historical markers that read “Confederate Cemetery” and my curiosity was piqued. I turned around and went back to check it out, camera ready and interested in seeing something dating back to the confederacy. I wasn’t sure what to expect but was a little surprised none the less. From the main highway, the streets jogged this way and that until I came back to a little hollow under some trees framed in by a wrought iron fence in dire need of some attention. There were 52 soldiers of the confederacy interred here that all died in the Kittrell Springs Hotel between late 1864 to early 1865. Most stones were named but there were about 4 of them that were unknown, as pictured below.

The grounds are in generally good shape and it was obvious that someone is taking care of the grounds as the grass is well tended and the general area isn’t overgrown in the least. One headstone was accompanied by a small Rebel flag that had been placed recently and there were 3 other markers that had flowers near them. It was a little hard to believe that I was standing there were these men were buried after fighting for a cause they believed in some 140 years ago. I’m glad someone is tending to this tiny plot of land as it would be easily forgotten or lost to modern growth and progress. I think I’ll take more time in the future to stop and learn about some of the history this area has to offer.

posted by Bonzai @ 9:36 PM