Taphofiles

Silent Sentinel: The Roadside Grave of Nathaniel Morrison

The story of Nathaniel Morrison is a short one.  Partly because he was so young when he died and partly because there’s virtually no documentation of the young soldier left…

Mackworth Island Pet Cemetery

The History and Legacy of Mackworth Island Mackworth Island, known as “Menickoe” or “Clump of Pines” by the Native Americans, has a rich and varied history. The island was originally…

Governor Edwin Chick Burleigh

Edwin C. Burleigh: A Legacy of Leadership  Edwin C. Burleigh, the 42nd Governor of Maine, was more than just a political figure. His life and career were characterized by a…