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Works Project Administration – Articles from Rockingham County
CEMETERIES
1. SUBJECT:
Arey Graveyard.
2. LOCATION:
On the Arey farm east of Rushville, Virginia.
3. DATE:
Unknown.
4. OWNERS:
Unknown.
5. DESCRIPTION:
This is an abandoned patch of brush, briars, poison ivy, etc. It is in an open field. There are no markers.
6. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
It is said that some of the inhabitants of this “Silent Village” have been here for more than a century.
7. ART:
None.
8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Informant: Mr. Brunk (who lives on the farm).
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CEMETERIES
1. SUBJECT:
Arey Graveyard.
2. LOCATION:
On the Arey farm east of Rushville, Virginia.
3. DATE:
Unknown.
4. OWNERS:
Unknown.
5. DESCRIPTION:
This is an abandoned patch of brush, briars, poison ivy, etc. It is in an open field. There are no markers.
6. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
It is said that some of the inhabitants of this “Silent Village” have been here for more than a century.
7. ART:
None.
8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Informant: Mr. Brunk (who lives on the farm).
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