The Roofed Graves of Delmarva - Slavens, Christopher
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Between the 1930s and 1970s, a handful of writers mentioned old, mysterious, roof-like grave covers in cemeteries in Sussex and Wicomico counties on the Delmarva Peninsula. Their origins were unknown, but they were believed to be one to two hundred years old. Most marked graves without headstones. Since then, the roofed graves of Delmarva have been all but forgotten. Chris Slavens presents all of the available information about roofed graves, including newspaper articles, book excerpts, and old photographs, and investigates connections to Southern grave shelters and American Indian burial customs.…mehr

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Between the 1930s and 1970s, a handful of writers mentioned old, mysterious, roof-like grave covers in cemeteries in Sussex and Wicomico counties on the Delmarva Peninsula. Their origins were unknown, but they were believed to be one to two hundred years old. Most marked graves without headstones. Since then, the roofed graves of Delmarva have been all but forgotten. Chris Slavens presents all of the available information about roofed graves, including newspaper articles, book excerpts, and old photographs, and investigates connections to Southern grave shelters and American Indian burial customs.
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Chris Slavens lives in Laurel, Delaware, with his wife, Crystal. He has contributed to numerous publications including the News Journal, the Laurel Star, and the Libertarian Republic. In addition to writing, Chris enjoys researching local history, gardening, hunting, and playing bass guitar. He is a member of the Archaeological Society of Delaware, and currently serves on the board of directors of the Laurel Historical Society.