Memories.....Tyler County Home Traditional Cache
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Memories.....Tyler County Home
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As we walk through this area, out thoughts go to times long ago.
The "No Trespassing" signs refer only to the bottom of the hill at the Recycling Field for appliances drop-offs.
Use caution if driving up to the cache.... it's rutted out.
Only two stones are marked.... The Ankrom's, with home carving. The farm was once owned by Jacob Ankrom. He was one of the first settlers in Tyler County. He came from Maryland. Jacob, age 71, his first wife, Elizabeth Clark, age 47, and his second wife, Nancy Ives are all buried in the cemetery. The rest are marked with fieldstones. 62 graves were accounted for in 1998 when the Nash family and several concerned citizens cleared away the multi-flora and small trees. It took 5 months! The Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville and the Furbee Funeral Home in Middlebourne donated grave markers for each grave. The Nash family has continued to care for the cemetery.
Looking down the hill to The Tyler County Home.... GC1VERQ..... we hope these residents were treated well while there and now in their final resting spots.
The County Home replaced the original "Poor Farm" or "County Infirmary" as it was called when it dated back to 1860 but not in it's present location. This County Home was constructed in 1916 for approximately $31,000. The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1916 by the Masons. Operation continued until 1951 when it permanently closed.
FTF congratulations go to Tajkler. Way to go!
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