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| WOODEN CEMETERY FENCE OFF THE BEATEN PATH OF PLEASANT HILL, SHAKERTOWN, KENTUCKY IS THIS SHAKER CEMETERY |
Last summer, I visited Shakertown, an old Shaker community in Kentucky. It wasn't my first visit -- my first was in 1990 and since then I have been there about six times. Each time I visit I like to experience something different from previous times.
This time it was the Shaker cemetery. I took mental note to stop at the cemetery site on my way out of the Village.
And that is what I did. As I left I hiked a short lane to a semi-wooded area and there came upon an open space where the cemetery was located.
At the old cemetery a crafted Shaker picket fence glowed in the sunlight while the cemetery's grassy area held the few remaining graves. I stood there letting the quietude of the place seep into my pores. The serenity of the graveyard along with the beauty of the fence brought peaceful thoughts.
It was a good way to end my visit to Shakertown.
I love old cemeteries, and this one looks unique with that wonderful fence. It sounds like a good day.
ReplyDeleteSo peaceful, reminds me of the Quaker cemetery in the Ironbridge Gorge.
ReplyDeleteThe feeling you experienced is what I have experienced when I have observed the Shaker's workmanship. Their work produces a type of quietude framework; putting onlookers to noticing peacefulness, yet much stirring is felt in the cemetery’s stillness.
ReplyDeleteI have noticed this kind of fencing elsewhere, but did not know it was Shaker until now. Thanks, Dianne
ReplyDeleteTeresa -- There are so many traditions associated with most cemeteries that, possibly, it leads to our intrigue with them -- thanks for your comment -- barbara
ReplyDeleteCarole - Oh, do you have a post on the Quaker cemetery? Would love to see it as one of your posts. Thanks for the comment -- barbara
ReplyDeleteDianne -- Perhaps you have seen Shaker cemeteries in some of the eastern Shaker villages? Thanks for the comment -- barbara
ReplyDeleteKirk -- I agree -- the Shaker workmanship is produced with such grace and caring that it would give one a feeling of peace. Thanks for the comment -- barbara
ReplyDeleteLovely words and picture!
ReplyDeleteVicki -- Thanks for the nice words -- barbara
ReplyDeleteThank you for all these simple beauties... high among the things I miss about America...
ReplyDeleteRobert -- I appreciate your thoughts -- Your blog is beautifully written -- so enjoy reading it. -- barbara
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