Lexington Cemetery
This cemetery is said to be one of America's oldest and most beautiful, and I believe it. It was so serene and peaceful, in a sad way. It was a gorgeous, crisp, cool morning. I could have stayed and taken pictures all day.
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 The oldest tombstones we found:
The one on the left said "Born 2-25-1763" -- before the U.S. became a country!
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 Monument and tomb of Henry Clay
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 Shots of the same scene ... one without the sun ...
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 ... and one when the sun came out!
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 Monument and tomb of Henry Clay's brother John
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 This group was called "The Family Circle" ...
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 ... the graves circle the monument in the middle.
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The inscription on the side of this tomb came from the book.
"Pilgrims Progress"
The side showing has only the first three lines below.
The entire quote is as follows:
The pilgrim they laid in a large upper chamber,
whose window opened towards the sun rising;
the name of the chamber was Peace,
where he slept till break of day; and then he awoke and sang--
"Where am I now? is this the love and care
Of Jesus for the men that pilgrims are,
Thus to provide? That I should be forgiven!
And dwell already the next door to heaven!"