spankis Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 So I'm sure a few people have heard about it already, but if not I'll explain a little bit. I guess when they flooded the reservoir in the 70s, there was an old cemetery near the Africa Road/Cheshire road area of the current reservoir. They moved a bunch of the graves that they found to be at risk of being flooded over, but apparently missed a few. So lately, between the water level being really low right now, and some general erosion since the 70s, this graveyard is showing itself again. Some news releases claimed the only things found were just old tombstones or large stone backfill or something, but apparently there were some real remains found/washed up. You can find some of the more recent info here: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/04/13/afive.html?sid=101 As far as myself, I hadn't really heard much about it until I went to my Aunt & Uncle's house for Easter this weekend. They live right across Africa road from the place on the shore where this was all found. My uncle was telling me about it, and said he had seen what looked like big rocks or cement not far from shore when walking his dog down there, but it had never been low enough to really see it. He also said that there had been army corps of engineers, police, and park rangers there lately, and that they had some caution tape up near a trail that led down near the area, as well as up by the road. After dinner though, we walked through the woods down the shore a ways, and walked back up to where everything was exposed. It was almost dark, and I managed to not get arrested or attacked by zombies, but I did get some pictures of creepy shit either way.... I'm not sure what all I'm looking at here, as a few of these are obviously square shaped and too small for a body, but others are obviously cement vaults/coffins, with fancy detailing and designs. http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0174.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0176.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0177.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0180.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0181.jpg We kept looking around, and eventually I found a bunch of horseshoes? Not sure what that's about... http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0190.jpg Then, near some other horseshoes was what looked to be a handle ( somewhat like you'd find on a casket?) , and next to it was a damn BONE! http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0188.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0189.jpg Now I'm not familiar enough with human anatomy to declare that to be a human bone or anything, but it is in a graveyard....and FYI, there were 6 horseshoes around/near the bone, so it wasn't just a horse buried there - I thought the same thing. Anyway I figured I'd share. That was a highlight of my Easter weekend I guess, pretty interesting and probably illegal. Also for your viewing pleasure, my cousin baked a badass cake . It's an octopus, Sweet! http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/DSC_0229.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 my grandma was telling me about this yesterday, interesting pic's p.s i want a piece of cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I seen this on the news the other night, that sucks for the family who have no idea who is what or were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 wow that is crazy to say the least, great pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Termin8er04 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I used to swim in the lake like 10ys ago then my parents told me about the coffins(early 90s coffins)....well haven't touched that water since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 ive been there before when the water level is down, these werent exposed when i went... LOL @ the zombies part. oh scott, does your neighbor drive a red 97 dodge neon? that used to be mine =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 pretty cool stuff, Bummer they didnt remove these before they flooded the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
,,,,,,comma,,,,,, Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 They are said to be "empty" ones that they buried while moving the others. At least that is what someone said in class today lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 This happens every couple years...old news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 There is actually an old city at the bottom of the lake that they just flooded over, left all the building and shit down there built and just flooded over it. I would of grabbed a few horseshoes and brought yourself some good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 ive been there before when the water level is down, these werent exposed when i went... LOL @ the zombies part. oh scott, does your neighbor drive a red 97 dodge neon? that used to be mine =P I don't know of red neon near me? You mean up near Africa road or what? There is actually an old city at the bottom of the lake that they just flooded over, left all the building and shit down there built and just flooded over it. I would of grabbed a few horseshoes and brought yourself some good luck. I believe the old city part, I actually got some pictures of a foundation from long ago, a propane/fuel oil tank partially buried, and some piping and bricks....there's also a road visible that just kind of goes downgrade into the water.... I got some pictures but didn't upload them. I did grab a horseshoe too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaTS1200 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I had a rib bone stuck in my sea strainer last year. Not a big deal. Just flush all the decomposing body parts out of your engine when you're done boating and you're good to go. Good pics BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I had a rib bone stuck in my sea strainer last year. Not a big deal. Just flush all the decomposing body parts out of your engine when you're done boating and you're good to go. Good pics BTW. It's also worth mentioning that this stretch of Africa road from Cheshire to the Dam trail entrance seems to be like body-dump central. There have been more than a few bodies found in the past few years dumped/bagged up and left in the swampy inlet areas on the reservoir side of the road. That and some guy hung himself from a tree along a trail right there not long ago. Basically what I'm saying is that your rib bone could in fact be semi-fresh, rather than from some ancient coffin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 O_o creepy/awesome man! I love stuff like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad is Dead Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 weird and very cool....and can I have more info about this city that is now underwater...sounds really interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 upload the rest of your pics man. interesting stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 upload the rest of your pics man. interesting stuff These are really about the only other ones I've got. It was almost dark and the ladies with us weren't horribly interested in stumbling through dark woods around a graveyard for a half mile or so to get home . http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0182.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0178.jpg This first one down is taken from the next peninsula over, around the cove a bit and looking back to the grave area, with the Cheshire bridge in the background. This is where the "foundation", piping, bricks, partially buried tank, and obvious road disappearing into the water were visible. The last two pictures show some of that stuff. The girl is my cousin. http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0185.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0186.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Alum%20Creek%20Coffins/DSC_0187.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm thinking that bone is from a young horse (cannon bone?). The shoe next to it gives a reasonable size comparison, and the long bones in a human that would match that shape (humerus in the upper arm and tibia in the lower leg) I'm pretty sure would both need to be longer for that degree of thickness. And that cake simply rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 shit like this is too cool. has anyone ever looked around on this website? http://www.forgottenoh.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm thinking that bone is from a young horse (cannon bone?). The shoe next to it gives a reasonable size comparison, and the long bones in a human that would match that shape (humerus in the upper arm and tibia in the lower leg) I'm pretty sure would both need to be longer for that degree of thickness. And that cake simply rocks I'll buy that, like I said I have no idea and don't want to make any claims. Needless to say it had been there for quite some time, and wasn't like something you might give to your dog. And yes, that cake=win, and was delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 yeah like right next to the chesire market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65belairpost Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 That spot is a great bass fishing place...have fished it several times when the water is up...you can actually see the the large stones, etc. when the water is up also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Didnt see any coffins. The only thing I saw was old head stones and markers like what you have in your pictures. Thats a horse bone. And the horse was probably buried with more then the shoes it had on. Maybe the kids threw something in, like when you bury a dog with a toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 A friend of mine owns Water's Edge Pizza & Pub, it's right across from there (less than a block from Cheshire Market). I told him he should hang one of those horseshoes on his wall for luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Termin8er04 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I want to know more about the old city.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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