House Full Of Graves In Abandoned Plantation Cemetery! (Huge African American Cemetery Discovered!)

Join us on this poignant journey into the past with Adventures Into History, as Cecil and I explore the Childs-Mizell-Crouch Family Cemetery. Nestled atop a hill, this cemetery holds a unique and somber piece of American history, dating back to the Pre-Civil War Plantation Era.
Our exploration begins with the fascinating yet dilapidated grave house shelter, a relic that has seen better days but tells a powerful story of the era it represents. We carefully investigate and read the gravestones, unearthing the stories of those who rested here long ago.
Surrounding the well-documented plots of the Childs-Mizell-Crouch families are numerous unmarked graves. These silent stones likely belong to individuals who were enslaved on the plantation, their histories untold but presence undeniable.
As we traverse the side of the hill, the scene shifts to a vast African-American cemetery, a poignant reminder of the lives connected to the Childs plantation. This cemetery extends the narrative from bondage to freedom, with graves dating back to at least 1914 and progressing to more recent times in the 1960s and 70s towards the hill’s crest.
This video is a deep dive into the intertwined histories of two communities, linked by the land and the legacies they left behind. It’s a story of resilience, remembrance, and the indelible links that time cannot sever.
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[@fatherandsonsfamilyfarm]

The grave indentions are literally everywhere! Good find Robert!

[@susanhenderson5001]

Hey there, Robert. I've been meaning to comment on this. I really appreciate your conscious choice in speaking about the African & African-Americans buried in your area who were born into/lived under slavery as enslaved people rather than as "slaves" - as if that were their entire identity rather than the conditions they were forced to live in at the time. It means a lot to me and I'm sure it means even more to those whose ancestors' graves you are visiting and tending.

[@dormiacrouch1905]

Tng? Training??

[@helenwenzel7603]

@@dormiacrouch1905I looked it up and that’s what it stands for for!

[@helenwenzel7603]

Beautiful cemetery. Thank you for the tours you take us on. I live in Michigan, I am learning about the south that I never knew. 😊😊😊😊

[@user-yt6hf4mp2i]

My GGGF was born 1858 in Tarahaute IN. He told my maternal gma that he remembered the soldiers marching in the streets for the civil war (1864).

[@HeirOfNothingInParticular]

Terre Haute. Have you ever been there? Nice town.

[@mikebritton8798]

The Leonard grave was especially touching. I have seen many couples who died only days apart. I truly believe they are so connected that grief takes them.

[@user-bt1kc8ls9w]

Yep. Deaths like that were often from communicable disease outbreaks or from broken hearts. My maternal grandfather died less than a year after my granny died. His was from giving up.

[@WhatSarahLikes1]

Broken heart syndrome. 💔

[@gotcexplorewithalbee8574]

Wow never in my life have I seen a grave house!!!

[@cynthiacarter514]

When Cecil is by your side, I know I am going to see a rare historic graveyard.

[@kathleendaugherty4218]

It would probably cost a small fortune, but it would be so interesting to see someone go over that cemetery with ground penetrating radar.

[@Lorriann63]

This is a fascinating graveyard with important history. I hope you can find out more about it. I truly believe that you and Cecil, and Dan, and others who share similar content are bringing cemeteries and all their histories back to people's minds. For a long time people haven't gone to visit loved ones, nor do they bury anyone. Just cremate and scatter. I'm happy to hear that someone is trying to keep that cemetery cleaned and fixed up, and I really think it's because of what you are showing people about these forgotten places and recording the stones you can read. Thank you Robert and Cecil for your hard work.

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Hey Robert , you should start carrying Pennie’s with you when you visit these old grave sites . A penny placed on a veterans headstone means someone visited and paid respect .

[@tallSycamore]

"Special TNG Regt" - special training regiment - for advanced training.

[@Lorriann63]

Fascinating graveyard and history. I hope you can find out more about it, and it's nice to see someone is trying to take care of the graves. I truly believe that you, and others who do similar content, are bringing cemeteteries back into people's thoughts again. A lot of people never go and visit family, nor even have them buried anymore. Just cremated and scattered. I really do believe you and Cecil and Dan are highlighting how important these forgotten places are. Thank you for the great job, Robert and Cecil.

[@user-bj8jg4bh1y]

Why cant these be cleaned mowed and some grave houses get redone?

[@marypettitt9150]

This cemetery seems so peaceful. Its caretaker has left marks of respect and love. Thanks for a wonderful video. Thanks, Cecil.

[@shellydehart8217]

I feel the same way in Lorraine’s comment. I couldn’t have said it any better. ♥️😊👍

[@christineberry3076]

Might need electric saws, and rakes!

[@acheartist]

I wish just one could speak to us about their life. To realize your feet are standing in the exact location another person stood, grieving a child, or parent or spouse. It really is profound. If only.....

[@mdeysenroth]

Great old cemetery! It's wonderful that someone has been taking the time and care to keep the headstones cleaned off. Cecil has been a great addition to your "team". His knowledge and skill at finding these old cemeteries is priceless.

[@cindys.9688]

Thank you for the visit to this beautiful, old cemetery. I imagine back in the day it was pretty grand with the majestic grave house and the iron fencing and gates. Never ceases to amaze me that there are still old cemeteries to be found. Some beauties, too. It's sad to see couples who died on or close to the same day. Makes me wonder if it was illness, accident, or something else. You only know by what's written down and if it wasn't ever mentioned in writing somewhere, we'll never know. Thanks for another cool visit to a very interesting old cemetery.

[@SondraD7676]

Another amazing cemetery! The burial house is really unusual, the wrought iron fence with a little gate and a hook for a lock...one must wonder why?. The SS DD moon stone, I don't recall seeing one of those before. I am looking forward to hearing the Elderon Bailey story! I am heartened by the fact that someone is showing care for this cemetery. Enjoyed the details and tour. Thanks Cecil, you are s good guy! Robert, great narration and details as always. Enjoyed!! 👍👍❣️❣️

[@bettecannavino4047]

YOU YOUNG MEN HAVE SUCH RESPECT FOR THE CEMETERIES BY LEAVING EVERYTHING JUST AS YOU FIND IT.

[@pats9055]

Never heard of a grave house and now I've seen one. I have really enjoyed this walk today. Thank you!

[@randomvintagefilm273]

You boys have a good eye for those small field stones!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

That was a Luna moth. They can get quite big🤗 Thank you for keeping these people’s memories alive.❤️

[@carolsearcy1960]

Beautiful and peaceful setting. You and Cecil do a wonderful job documenting these cemeteries. I love watching these videos and learning something new every time!

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Thank you very much!

[@electriclioness4607]

Interesting, however, as a descendant of enslaved people, I find this much more sad than I do "fascinating " I appreciate the information being covered

[@BeckyImholte-pm3bf]

How nice would it be if a couple Masons and a small construction crew rebuilt the burial house. Thank you for speaking their names.

[@shellydehart8217]

I found this cemetery fascinating. Actually I find them all a wonder of history. I’m wondering if there’s not close to well over 200 graves in this beautiful area. This one touched me a little more as others I’ve seen. To know there is someone unknown to us feels they all deserve some dignity so this one person comes n try’s to maintain this cemetery as best as they can. I love that. I think Lorriann said best. Many people today are being cremated n their ashes are scattered. No marker to tell. Just ashes washed to shore or blowing in the wind. I know my parents ashes on scattered on a mountain in Blairsville Ga. My son’s ashes were scattered in the water. So it’s wonderful to see n know the history of all these cemeteries from the past. Again thank you Cecil n Robert for sharing this great history. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🌟

[@karenwright8556]

Thanks to Cecil. Very crunchy walk. Lots and lots of graves.

[@sherrilee230]

Thank you Robert and Cecil

[@deborahjordan9688]

Wow what history lies in this wonderful cemetery. It amazes me how respectful Robert is to these last resting sites. What a blessing to have someone still coming to clean the cemetery. Blessings to everyone involved in this journey to document the precious people that can finally have their names in history 🥰🙏

[@nadineveitch5837]

Was cool to see the picture of what the grave house used to look like and it's great there's someone looking out for the cemetery too.

[@wandakranz997]

It's such a shame that people/towns would let these cemeteries get into this disrepair.

[@davidbandler]

9:32 Was fashionable back in the days for the departed to leave behind messages or means to mess with the living - the Mr. Crouch made sure everyone had to Crouch to visit him. 17:00 TNG - 1st Battalion Special Training Regiment; possibly a member of the Rangers but taking an educated guess on his assignment. 23:30 The Sons and Daughters of the Mary and Martha Society - AME mutual aid society active around Upson, Georgia & NC to Canada.

[@cjf5747]

Did you notice that three of the Tigners all died within a few months of each other in 1851? Some were old, some young. Likely disease wouldn’t you think?

[@alwaysfourfun1671]

Very impressive! The history probably deserves a book, a factual, history book, no judgements. The woods growing in the area seem not much older than 50-60 years. Maybe, it was more intensely maintained until around WWII. Special to lay that young soldier to rest in this cemetary as well, with year of death in 1945, I thought to read. Thank you for sharing. Lot's of history breathing in our faces.

[@mygrammieis]

most Awesome Walk around to see and share- 🧐🔍- wry very important history--We Speak Their Name🕊️🙏🤟🙌

[@musiknbooks-jn1wz]

Wow! Can't find the words to express how impressed I am with this find! The history you guys are discovering and preserving! We are so thankful for the work you do. Thank ya'll so much!

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Thank you and Cecil for sharing this old wonderful cemetery 👍🪶💙

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. Robert. May the lord bless and protect you Robert and Cecil bringing out history of the past

[@garygruver4871]

Robert, My wife and I have been watching your programs for over a year now and she especially likes the way you identify the graves and provides some history of the local grave sites. Since we are both in our 70's the programs ore very informative. She was interested in the grave your visited of the Spence family as she is related to them. We are both wondering about "The Oher Robert". We haven't seen him in a while and were wondering if he has health issues, moved on or what ever happened to him. Could you please tell us as we enjoyed his programs too. and by the way you were out of uniform during this presentation! Where is your vest? lol! Thanks again for your Sidestep Adventures Into History.

[@karenshepler7128]

That place is amazing and fascinating I love it that you and your friends find such beautiful parts of history in your own state. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@Limagoat71]

Native Americans had spirit houses, but they seemed smaller than this one. And I believe only one person was in each spirit house. I wish I had more knowledge about them, but it just reminded me when I saw this one. I love all the forgotten cemeteries you find and bring attention to. My how our ways have changed through history.

[@JulieMelberg]

Philip Benjamin Childs has a family tree made on "My Heritage." He lists Ulan and the relatives.

[@JulieMelberg]

Not sure if this is correct on James... James Crouch 1795 - 1865 Birth: Oct 23 1795 Georgia Marriage: Marriage to: Nancy Crouch (born Carden) Apr 29 1819 Jasper County, GA. Death: Oct 28 1865 Georgia Family members Parents: John Crouch, Sr. 1770 - ? Elizabeth Crouch (born Evans) Wife: Nancy Crouch (born Carden) 1798 - ? Siblings: George Crouch 1796 - ? Thomas Crouch 1800 - 1842 John Crouch, Jr. 1800 - ? Daughter: Martha B. Crouch 1838 - ?

[@korneliarachwal1911]

Your voice is perfect for telling stories!

[@moretoexplore6736]

Robert, with everything else you have going on I am so grateful that you still have the time and compassion to do this research and documentation; I have learned so much from you, so thank you! I do have one question: What is the purpose or the tradition behind the grave houses? I have never heard of or seen one before.

[@krystalaura5634]

Love Cecils voice

[@teressa2970]

I love watching these video's. I go to cemeteries often here. Clean some and flowers n such. That grave house was once so beautifully built. It would be nice to see it brought back to it's former glory. Such a unique grave house to honor a loved one.

[@user-randi1987]

Thank you, Cecil and Robert. Nice to see some headstones here. I like to see the designs and hear the names read aloud

[@Carolbearce]

Wow, this is an amazing old cemetary.

[@curtwright4740]

Nice to see that the native Americans from the time they came to Oklahoma on the trail. Many many have houses here, especially in the Indian Counties, until about the 1960-70 era. They bury now more much like us.

[@user-vh6rj4nk8d]

Enjoyed watching and listening lot of neat history.Thanks to Cecil Young also.

[@junejimerson5041]

All this history and a lunar moth too! Wow awesome thank you

[@user-vy2ne5ly3b]

Yes, Robert always finds beauty in everything ❤

[@CenturyHomeProject]

I love your videos like this one. Places like this need to be remembered and preserved.

[@sandysue202]

I wonder if that old road bed was a narrow farm road that was a part of the plantation. A road to take mules or horses pulling a wagon going to and from the fields. I can just visualize some of the enslaved people riding out to work and back, singing those old spirituals that they did so well.❤ How cool would it be to spend some time visiting with them and hearing about their families.

[@T-Man252]

Seems strange when you see these ancient cemeteries in the woods when we are use to nice well manicured cemeteries in perpetual upkeep....but I guess it doesn't matter to the people in the ground

[@1Grandma62]

So sad about the grave house falling down....& at 1:12, the Graves with fences have never been taking care of

[@cherylschantz9893]

Those box tombs or tabletop tombs don’t hold up very well. The wrought iron fences were beautiful.

[@sheilam4964]

Happy Mother's Day everyone, especially to the ladies.

[@glennyork6800]

1st Grave house eve, wow!

[@celleduffel1533]

What a wonderful cemetery..ty Cecil Young!!!

[@dormiacrouch1905]

WOW!!! My last name is Crouch!!

[@jinseng9304]

love the work you do it’s invaluable ❤

[@user-qg4cf5yg8z]

Hi Robert, I was watching a site this morning from England or Ireland, I can't remember. But it was titled- "Strange Grave Inscription-I was shocked" The man showed wrought iron fences with the same gates around a few graves. Thanks for all you do to share the history. Kate from OZ.

[@MrsD0710]

The channel is called Grave visitations, his wife also has a channel called Serenity Sue 😊 they are based in Ireland and go to some beautiful graveyards 😊

[@user-qg4cf5yg8z]

@@MrsD0710 Hi, yes, I went back and checked out the name. Thank you for helping. I hope you are well and having a great day.

[@LindaSimic-qt3mh]

Thankyou so much for you love care for these people you can hear it in your tone and see it in your touch dear one always in our hearts and prayers love you ❤

[@mygrammieis]

Most. Important. You are giving To families who need it 🔦🔍🕊️🧐⚖️

[@robertodebeers2551]

So, these "plantation" cemeteries are located in ground that was once cleared, maybe even cleared of big, mature trees? All the trees in your videos look like scrub second or third growth. Anyway, thanks for taking us along to some of these unusual, and quite beautiful, in their own way, places.

[@MillerMeteor74]

That grave house is amazing. It would be awesome of someone could take it apart, replace all the bad pieces, and also repair the brick wall, and then put it back together. It's a shame it has collapsed. I loved the Luna Moth at 22:02. Anyway, another awesome old cemetery, almost lost to time. I still think it's kind of sad that those cemeteries get forgotten, and grow up into woods.

[@seminolewar]

Mizell came down to Florida in territorial days. David Mizell killed as Sheriff of Orange county.

[@joyfisher2128]

That was a great cemetery! So sad the grave house fell but love that someone still does what they can to keep the graves cleaned off. Such a heartfelt thank you to Cecil at the end. I think you thanked him twice in less than 10 seconds. Love how grateful you are to all those who help you make these videos. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Yes! And a big thank you to YOU as always too! Look forward to continued adventures.

[@joyfisher2128]

@@AdventuresIntoHistory The thank you is always understood. I love what you are doing so I count myself lucky to be involved!

[@adamkimberling6609]

I hope someone rebuilds the grave house no graves should be smushed.

[@barbararoberto1258]

Beautiful cemetery, wonderful head stones, so peaceful looking. You both did a great job with the history, wonderful grave house

[@Linney321]

Absolutely amazing. Thanks to you and Cecil for showing us this.

[@tommybewick]

It amazes me how neglected some of these places are when some of these date to the 1970s. I would think they'd still be maintained. I feel like those trees should be cut down and pulled out. They're all saplings. Imagine this as a big open grassy field that people keep cut with a road up to. It would be much nicer.

[@sandrascott7026]

Love these videos. Don't stop!

[@sharonhl2575]

Love this Robert! Hope you do more videos of this one--fascinating history. Thanks to Cecil as well! 🙂

[@jamielieberg7053]

Great video thank you for making it

[@jenniferponcia8387]

Wonderful. Thank you!

[@lornalulich9562]

Love older cemeteries the headstones back in the day were awesome. Not so much these days.

[@marybroyhill1976]

Thank you for sharing

[@rebeccafrank739]

Wonderful. Thanks

[@WoodsideWalker]

Hello Robert. I love these graveyard explores that you do. These old cemeteries in the USA, when they started burying bodies, was it consecrated ground? The African-American slaves, would there's have been consecrated or would they have had it blessed later? Coming from the UK we don't have cemeteries like this, ours are usually next to a church or ground specifically set aside for a cemetery

[@user-pb1nj2jy1u]

Would it be considered rude or disrespectful to take and use an electric leaf blower in a cemetery? It might uncover information on horizontally placed headstones.

[@michaelwillis3589]

TNG - Stands for Training

[@claudiadesoto2378]

Thanks guys , beautiful

[@terrysherwood3436]

Thanks for sharing ❣️😘🤗

[@MargieT6223]

Good morning Robert just amazing! Thank you Love and Light God Bless!

[@user-qg4cf5yg8z]

Thank-you Mr. Cecil

[@jessiemerritt9147]

Very interesting ty for sharing the history. God bless. Nice people are taking care of this cemetery.

[@45beetle]

So awesome please come back

[@donnahague8983]

Love this… thank you for showing this… and thank you for the respect you show to the deceased. Have you ever been to the Scatterfield Cemetery in Rector, Arkansas… there was a battle fought there and the graveyard is really neat… kind of hallowed out in a wooded area. Walking through old graveyards is one of my favorite things to do… I love the old ones. I’ll read their names and date of death so someone at that moment is thinking of them… we all deserve to have our name read aloud and be remembered, especially all these years later.

[@barbiebeeks5280]

Absolutely amazing

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Great video. God-bless you'll be careful.

[@robertbowers9856]

I enjoy your videos!

[@rikspector]

Robert and Cecil, A really fascinating Cemetery. So many people, so diverse. I wonder if anyone is still being interred there? That was a Luna Moth on the gravestone. They are really not unusual:, but rarely seen because they are nocturnal. They are a giant Silk Moth. You never know what you'll see in your explorations. .amazing! Cheers, Rik Spector

[@kentuckylady2990]

There are quite a few grave houses in Eastern Kentucky.

[@cathyorlowski1951]

TNG Regiment is " Training Regiment". Could have been a Drill Sargent Thanks Robert and Cecil for this wonderful old resting place..

[@dorenedaniels7493]

I have to say thank you so much and this is so beautiful God bless you both 🙏❤️

[@sherronbell4961]

Just an amazing incredible graveyard and cemetery and history.

[@dianeburnejko2908]

Very nice cemetary filled with history.

[@willbill4689]

RIP ….Judah, Benjamin and Levi…..great video gentlemen…..

[@michaelhager2846]

Great job 😊

[@susanmiller6802]

Love this cemetery it’s beautiful. And I love the crunching noise of the leaves underfoot. Where I live in the highlands of Scotland gets a lot of rain so it’s so damp and mossy that those outbuildings would of rotted away a time ago. And the gravestones would be in bad condition. Love to see someone is taking care of them. Another great video ❤

[@debrafricano1486]

Amazing cemetary.

[@debbie5792]

Thank you for not forgetting ❤

[@cdd4248]

1795!..just to contemplate that date and what life was back then - is awe inspiring.

[@kepperMN]

Thanks!