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Cemeteries & Symbolism

The Quirky Grave of Anthony Bascilli in Thurber, Texas

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Anthony Bascilli has a quirky grave in historic Thurber Cemetery (photo by Tui Snider)

Anthony Bascilli was a quirky guy! One of the most mysterious burial sites in historic Thurber Cemetery is the grave of Anthony Bascilli (1855 – 1932.)  Even in life, Anthony Bascilli had his quirks. According to Jeff Walker at the Texas Tabernacle blog, this Hungarian immigrant sometimes amused himself by getting drunk and tossing off half-sticks […]

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St. Anthony of Egypt – Patron Saint of Gravediggers

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Detail of the Torment of St Anthony painting by Michelangelo in Fort Worth, Texas (photo by Tui Snider)

St. Anthony’s feast day is January 17 For this week’s cemetery post, I decided to write about Saint Anthony of Egypt. Why? Because not only is his feast day January 17th, but he just so happens to be the patron saint of gravediggers. I figure that also makes him the patron saint of those of […]

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Amazing Postage Stamp Mural in Eastland, Texas

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Postage stamp mural by Marene Johnson Johnson in Eastland, Texas (photo by Tui Snider)

  East/west…whatever! The following is an adapted excerpt from Unexpected Texas, my quirky travel guide to offbeat and overlooked day trips near Dallas and Fort Worth: Despite being named “Eastland” this quirky little town is actually located in west Texas. (Meanwhile, the city of West, Texas is located in the southern portion of our state. […]

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Historic Texas Graveyard: Thurber Cemetery 

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A well deserved sign at Thurber Cemetery (photo by Tui Snider)

Historic in a Texas Ghost Town: Thurber Cemetery The following is an adapted excerpt from Unexpected Texas, my quirky travel guide to offbeat and overlooked day trips near Dallas and Fort Worth. I also feature Thurber Cemetery in my book of historic cemetery tales called 6 Feet Under Texas. Part of what makes it such an […]

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New Headstone for Aurora, Texas UFO Crash Space Alien Grave

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Close up detail on the new grave marker for the 1897 space alien in Aurora, Texas (photo by Tui Snider)

50 Years before The Roswell Incident The following is an adapted excerpt from Unexpected Texas, my quirky travel guide to offbeat and overlooked day trips near Dallas and Fort Worth: You’ve probably heard of the alleged spaceship crash from 1947 that took place in the desert of New Mexico. Known as “The Roswell Incident” this […]

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Did you know? “Xmas” is NOT a Disrespectful Way to Spell “Christmas”

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The Chi Rho symbol helped me learn the true meaning of Xmas! (photo by Tui Snider)

All roads lead to Greece When researching the meaning behind historic cemetery symbols, I often joke that instead of finding that “all roads lead to Rome,” it seems that “all roads lead to Greece.” Here’s a good example: While looking into the meaning of the XP symbol that is such a common sight in historic […]

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