69 - LUCAS

AKA:
Township: Curtin Township
Number of Stones: 50
Dates of Activity: 1820-1850
Tax Map #: 3-8-31

Caretaker:

References:
Centre County Library Reference: Spangler Book 66, pgs. 96-97.
CCGS Project Status: not published yet.
Justin Houser (12/5/99)

Land Owner:
Carl & Delores Weaver
2090 Marsh Creek Rd
Howard PA 16841

Directions: Follow the road that travels to the side of Marsh Creek Brethren until you reach a Y in the road...pick the dirt road that is in the middle and follow unitl you reach a right angle bend in the road. Cemetry is on your left hand side.

Overall Condition:Fair

Notes:

Historical Status: The names on the stones do vary, indicating that it may be an early family cemetery converted to public use, or that a church may have stood nearby at one time. Nonetheless, it seems remarkably unique in its position. A beautiful hilltop accessible only by dirtroad. This site was located via the USGS maps and two guys in a pick-up truck.

Preservation Recommendation: This is a smaller site, out of the way that is already being maintained by someone, perhaps the landowner. However volunteer assistance might be necessary to protect the stones which lean heavily and are in danger of breaking, as well as the ones which may fall over.