Roadside Orange Tree Cemetery Exploration

Stopping to check out a cemetery on the side of the road.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

It was absolutely beautiful at this cemetery. It was the end of the day and we were all tired from a long day of filming. Sometimes you’ll find relaxation in the strangest places. This was one of those times. The sun was hitting the dry, overgrown grass at just the right angle to create a soft beauty. The heat of the day was fading away. It was a beautiful place, and a good final stop to decompress a little bit from the busy day. I can’t think of a better place for eternal rest either. Thanks to Omar for insisting I stop and film it. www.patreon.com/SidestepAdventures

[@joshuahull9982]

What state was this filmed in?

[@CountryCampers]

@@joshuahull9982 Georgia

[@joshuahull9982]

@@CountryCampers awesome!

[@susanfurman]

The fruit looks like komquats

[@susanfurman]

Or the fruit could be satsuma.

[@jackiebryant7854]

Just watched this video. I was particularly interested in the veteran that served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. My sweet dad is 95 and served in the same three wars. Not too many of The Greatest Generation left. Thank you for taking us on these wonderful adventures. 🇺🇸

[@Pirateforliberty]

The fruit trees you found there are Bergamot. It's a citrus fruit that is often used for flavoring in drinks, most notably Earl Grey Tea.

[@dianewilson5516]

I was wondering about that. I live in Fresno California, in the middle of Citrus country. A lot of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, limes and the like are grown out in Fresno County. We have towns here called Lemon Cove, Orange Cove and Citrus Cove. I love Naval Oranges as well as Mineolas and Tangerines.

[@artcflowers]

Bergamot is bee balm, a perennial plant, not a tree or shrub. Do you know the botanical on the tree you are thinking of? I'm thinking this grove looks more along the lines of quince.

[@chrisackerley1842]

Imagine the events William Thomas Holmes saw in his lifetime, having lived from 1845 to 1928. The scope of his life encompassed some truly profound changes in this world.

[@kathycasey9153]

William G Patrick Jr served in 3 wars and was only 51 when he died. Thats amazing.

[@sedoragreen8028]

Kathy Casey And in a sadly forgotten grave. Thank you, Sir, for your extraordinary service. RIP

[@annicaceciliajohansson4594]

@@sedoragreen8028 ♥️

[@aaaeee2862]

I wonder if he died in the Vietnam war.

[@tommymuniz1491]

I wonder if William G Patrick Jr. Died in Vietnam.

[@chamilton9182]

This cemetery is amazing. Beautiful headstones. You can tell that the families once cared deeply about one another even in death. It breaks my heart to see it forgotten. Why isn't it being kept up?? And to think that a 3 time war HERO is there as well..... Just saddening and maddening. Thanks once again for taking us along. Great vid as always. Hope you guys explore the house and orchard some more ;) ;). Be safe and God Bless.

[@Figgatella]

That cemetery is history! Such a shame they haven’t taken care of it. The state needs to step in if no one else does. This is heartbreaking. I love your videos.

[@tomdeininger7379]

I find old cemeteries fascinating.

[@CC58]

Findagrave shows it was well maintained in 2009. Those who cared must have passed away. o Samuel Z. Webster fought in 27th regiment, Company K as a Sargeant and lost an eye at Cold Harbor. o Robert A. Brooks fought in 4th Regiment, Georgia Infantry, Company A and died at war. o Joseph W. Brooks (b.1847) died at Andersonville at age 17. Those to young to fight often served as guards at Andersonville and probably died of disease that was rampant there.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Wow thanks for the info as always!

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

Nice info. But makes me think. 17 was old enough to fight back then. Makes me think he was disabled and couldn’t be a front line solder in the war so served there instead.

[@imomediaimomedia6648]

Thank you for the research and info. It brought it closer to the heart and home.God Bless America

[@diannenaworensky6698]

That's amazing. Thanks for the information

[@joanhamilton2651]

Citrus trees have thorns. My lemon, lime and oranges all have them.

[@parkhurst80]

Why is it?....everytime I see your videos, I want to get my weedeater out. Nothing more sad than an unkempt grave let alone an entire graveyard. Thank you for sharing💕

[@bronxboy131]

So sad that these veterans are not honored any more; the entire cemetery as well...nicely done video,you brought honor to those souls by visiting and reading some of the headstones

[@2831eel]

The Sons or Daughters of the Confederacy should know who to contact about taking care of some of these older cemeteries with the Veterans. Love the older headstones, so much detail. Thanks for sharing!!

[@steveoconnor7069]

I was told by a Park ranger at Gettysburg that the confederate headstones are pointed so yankees can't sit on them. (He's from Mississippi)

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

steve oconnor the yanks kicked your ass down there

[@newlam7958]

@@Wanous-hv7zo But today, the North are nothing but wimpy girly men.

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

newlam ha ha ha ha ha ha ha said by a lazy southern boy

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

newlam is that why when a guy from the north goes down south he can get a job anywhere? Stupid lazy southern boy

[@cbigb1000]

I've had a wonderful Sunday watching all the adventures I missed all week. Thanks for the relaxing entertainment!

[@loribuchanan4126]

Y’all are true hearts to do this and to help us be able to watch so we can pay our respects also, Thank you for your time!✌️

[@lauraJP76]

There's probably a very cool historical connection between the house the orchard and the cemetery too bad it's posted so you guys can't Adventure further. Very cool Cemetery thanks for stopping and sharing with us. You all be safe in your travels and take care. 😀❤🇺🇸

[@karensorensen7641]

If I new your address I would send you a horse broom. Those Vets deserve a flag as our thank you. This is so interesting. Thank you, even without a broom.lol

[@missysanders83]

It is such a shame that so many old cemeteries are just abandoned and no one takes care of the grounds. Awesome video as always.

[@Xander_Zimmermann]

If I had time and money I'd mow the lawn of that old cemetery.

[@donnawyss912]

You should go get a little whisk broom to take with. Lol. I just had too! What county is this. Should someone in that county be notified about it? My heart hearts for these veterans. Some serving 3 wars &!their headstones covered in mud!?!? That’s just not right! And the families too. So sad. If I was closer I’d certainly clean it up. It’s hard to believe someone that lives close doesn’t take it upon themselves to clean it up. Thanks for showing this. And your other videos. God Bless & keep safe.

[@NadaEspamo]

1879-1973. Born 3 years after the invention of the telephone. He saw the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, invention of electric lights, powered flight, radio and the mass produced automobile. He saw World War I, the invention of television, the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean War, manned space flight, the Vietnam War, and the first man on the moon. He lived when there were cowboys and gunslingers. He also lived when there were hippies. Absolutely incredible.

[@chrisiiams4303]

Maybe the family members are all gone but the State or County should clean up. Thank you for sharing your great video

[@jhingbangayan762]

These souls shaped our country and deserves all our respect and care especially for those who fought for our freedom 😔. It's always heartbreaking to see them left abandoned.... You guys do a wonderful job visiting and making this videos. We need to care for them.

[@Abbie-UK]

Thank you for taking us on your adventures, i find it so interesting and you all are so respectful x ty again x

[@pigoff123]

Lets all go to a local cemetery on Memorial day an clean up an learn about our past an then go home an BBQ an talk about it.

[@bobbalooie4190]

I was glued to the screen for this one. Cannot believe those veterans have no flag holders or flags on their graves! Some really unique carvings. You realty should bring a broom! (could not resist!) I am more worried about the guy with the short pants and short socks. There are poisonous snakes down there, ya know! Hope you have an epi pen or whatever when you walk in deep grass. (yes I am the mother of two boys!) Come to Ohio! Our cemeteries are mowed and we don't have many poisonous snakes! Love your videos!!

[@MilePost106]

Great video!! I’ve seen a few abandoned cemeteries that were so over grown and wish someone would care for them. To see these headstones and the age of them, amazing.

[@user-randi1987]

Thank you Robert, nice video. Cemetery was pretty nice, would be nicer taken care of. Sad that no family seems to have been there in a long time.

[@TS-bn7zt]

Such an interesting video, these people seem to have been totally forgotten by there families which is as sad as the state of the cemetery itself. A lot of the graves are quite old and later generations of the families there have passed on I guess. I must say that here in the UK there are cemeteries so overgrown that they are almost totally obliterated from view. I visited one recently and it was so bad I could not even walk to look at the graves for huge briers and Japanese knotweed. It would be interesting if people from different countries could comment on the condition of cemeteries where they live in the world. Great video guys. Many thanks.

[@jaynebrown693]

Amazing old Cemetery... Someone needs to know about the Veterans and place flags on their graves. Is there a town near that can take responsibility. Just thinking about the one who lived through 3 Wars... incredible! Can’t wait to find out about the Orchard and what the fruit is !!!! Another great video guys...Thank You for sharing with us..... love them all!

[@CS-bu9kd]

Jayne Brown That is an orange grove .

[@MichelleJune67]

Andersonville was hell on Earth back then. Amazing stuff as always. Adore your channel. Love history especially American history.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Yes it was. While I haven’t done any research I would be interested in knowing who exactly he was, and what his connection to Andersonville was during that time...

[@MichelleJune67]

Sidestep Adventures if you find any info let us know ..and if I can find anything I will let you know😉

[@CountryCampers]

@@AdventuresIntoHistory You need to join DESCENDANTS OF ANDERSONVILLE PRISONERS ..Facebook group and ask Kevin Frye....He has a copy of all the prison records and he lives close by

[@CountryCampers]

Indeed Andersonville was that. My 3rd great grandfather Wiley Evans is buried there in #848

[@jamesclapp3969]

Truly appreciate your videos. Having been born and raised in the Illinois and Missouri part of the country. Where these old lost, and or forgotten cemeteries remain as well. Thank you much!

[@colleencrane4843]

Wow it amazes me the History of the family's buried in these Cemeteries, what they endured, during their time...God Bless Them!.. Great narration Robert...Great video!

[@Yet1moreUtuber]

I think it's a trifoliate orange tree, sometimes called a Hardy orange. (???) They have large spikes, and sour tasting fruit as I remember.

[@alphaone101]

Great video! I was hoping you'd show us the "antebellum house" next to the orchard, that someone mentioned seeing.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

It was completely covered over in trees to film from the road and the property was posted, otherwise I would have.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

You could only see the roof sticking out on top of the trees

[@SueGirling68]

Hi, on the Dr J D Brooks with the masonic symbol it says "So mote it be". Yes buy a handbrush lol ;). Thank you for all of your hard work. x

[@gvevers1]

So incredible! So much history. I'm glad you are doing this. You read out the names of these people and for a brief moment the cone alive again. Well done! You are putting out good karma!

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

Love your cemetery videos the most. Thanks for remember those many forgot.

[@iyone7]

Wild fruit trees or those not cultivated for commercial harvest have thorns -- oranges, lemons, etc. A Google search will give you a full understanding.

[@otakop67]

True, also orange orchards that haven't been harvested for a long time will develop throny branches and small fruit with a more sour taste. I learned this from a Disney employee in Florida. Hundreds of acres of orange trees surround the park, but the fruit is inedible because they haven't been harvested on almost 60 years.

[@susanfurman]

I think it's so cool of you to share your adventures. Me and my grandchildren love checking out old cemeteries!

[@farmkatt38]

I love old grave yard explores! Thanks so much!

[@eringemini7091]

Aloha Roert, Cody, Omar & Brian! This cemetary is a true gem to be treasured! There is so much incredible history there, (as in all cemetaries), the difference, is that its old enough that family & extended family are all dead now, so sad! It would be very interesting to see who the owner is of the cemetary, old home, & lemon orchard, thanks for taking us along!👍

[@bestofsmall]

beautiful place thank you for bringing us along so sad it is so overgrown and 3 wars! wow! that was amazing!

[@cathyruthroff6226]

I believe those are satsuma trees. Another awesome adventure. Thank you. I would like to see this cemetery cleaned up.

[@rustysharkautomotive3938]

thanks for showing the world these places, and leaving them as they are.

[@cathycallahan4575]

Sad all those there are forgotten! Good job guys!

[@suestrahl8237]

Such a shame that these places get forgotten. How awesome would it be for them to be cleaned up so people could visit and see part of history. Unfortunately it happens too often here in Australia too. Such a shame. Thank you for showing us.

[@otakop67]

I live not far from Farmville, Va.. It's about 30 minutes east of where the war ended in Appomattox, Va.. TONS of Civil War history in this area. About 10 minutes north of Farmville is a chimney standing in a pasture which once was a church where Hunter's army burned with the village's elderly, women and children still inside, shooting any who exited. Neither side had clean hands in that war.

[@steveoconnor7069]

You are getting the revolutionary war and civil war confused. That scene was in the movie "The Patriot" and it was contrived as there is no concrete evidence the Brits did that either. Best not to spread myth.

[@otakop100]

@@steveoconnor7069 I work for the Appomattox Courthouse Historical Park and the burning of Curdsville Church did happen on April 8th, 1865, less than a week before Lee's surrender. However, it wasn't Gen. Hunter but Gen. Andrew Humphreys who gave the order likely in revenge of the death of Col. Theodore Reid in the Battle of High Bridge the day before. If you still have doubts, the original chimney with a state historical marker is clearly visible in Curdsville today near the intersection of South James Madison Highway and School Road. Robert Rodat, who wrote The Patriot, said in an interview with (I think) Smithsonian Magazine that he gleaned inspiration for various scenes from The Revolutionary War, The War of 1812 as well as The Civil War. Yes, it is best to not spread myth, but this is far from myth and only had the wrong general named.

[@steveoconnor7069]

Wow! I have never heard of this before!? Can you provide some links in regard to this? I have been searching online and can find nothing. I am willing to stand corrected but can't find anything to corraberate what you guys are saying. The Union did commit some war crimes but once again please shoot me some links pertaining to this event.

[@steveoconnor7069]

Still waiting for those links.

[@otakop100]

@@steveoconnor7069 Sorry for taking so long. Most of this week and next week I'm on loan to excavate and preserve a historical slave cemetery near Emporia, Virginia which is outside of Richmond. Once I get back home, I'll go through my bookmarks and try to post the links here if KZbin will allow it (they used to only allow the video poster to post links).

[@maryannanaya905]

The sayings on the tombstone are lovely.

[@OZARKMEL]

Another beautiful video bringing light to a place long forgotten. Thank you.

[@lisad476]

What an interesting place with great history. Ashame it's forgotten. Thanks for the adventure

[@dewey4533]

First time I have viewed one of your videos. You're very interesting. I'm subscribing to your channel. Thanks for taking us along.

[@tangie777uk]

Wonderful video as always. Thank you Robert

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

Such beautiful stones. I bet once upon a time it was beautiful with the orange trees. So sad to see it getting overgrown.

[@brucelovenite]

this is a very nice thing to do for those people to keep their memory alive . I salute you for that. take care and be safe .

[@crystalfabulous]

It’s wonderful just the way it is.

[@resahsattic123]

Thank you for taking us on your adventures!

[@cclyon]

This has very recent burials to not be cared for. I was certainly alive during the 70s burials. It's nice they have that orange grove to "look" at.

[@danielgoodson703]

Thanks for braving the ticks and chiggers exploring the hauntingly cool cemetery.

[@crazychannel1478]

Love this video so much love from NC

[@brendashelby5593]

Such a beautiful cemetary to be a forgotten one. You ways find them and i hope some one will mow it.I love it Thank you.

[@johnwick4257]

Honestly, I think I'd rather be buried in an older cemetery than one of the newer ones. Weeds and all...it seems very peaceful...not commercial and superficial.

[@sadiedayz2405]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you

[@kevinfrye7743]

Andersonville records show the following. J. W. Brooks Guard 1st LT. 3rd Georgia reserves Date of death 9/15/1864

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Thanks for that information. ✌🏻❤

[@2012impreza]

I truly enjoy your adventures nice to see old graves that's been forgot. Keep your adventures going I hope to see more soon from you and your gang sue from the uk x

[@wendyderk1587]

Thank you for reading the headstones I cannot see that well but enjoy the history of the cemeteries wish I could explore with you

[@pamelawooten3251]

A lot of history in that cemetery. Those fruit trees were amazing!

[@vinderliker]

You really need a stiff brush to wipe clean the grave markers and headstones. Simply and easy. Love you adventures I have done this in Australia. Did some research on some pioneers of my old home town Dubbo NSW Australia for my degree in Archaeology, a course called Landscape Archaeology which we looked at all man's influence on the landscape, graves, gold workings etc.

[@CountryCampers]

This cemetery is very important because of the servicemen that are buried here

[@lorettaatchison6126]

Those were Satsuma's. They are very good to eat.

[@robmcelwee389]

Not satsuma.

[@bethcallaway3636]

The plants are Poncirus. Called Hardy Orange. You can make marmalade from them but most people uses the plants as barriers because of the thorns. They taste citrusy but bitter. Poncirus trifoliata is the botanical name for them.

[@hankfacer7098]

Yet another outstanding video

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Thanks

[@jhingbangayan762]

OMG a Freemason😢😔 so sad nobody comes to pay respect for them😢😔... Thank God you are doing this. God bless you always Sidestep Adventures ❤️much admiration and respect for you guys

[@debbieblaylock9997]

Thank you for taking us to this old Cemetery its so sad to see it that way 😪

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

I am form a long line of Cantrell family, on my mother's side, and Millers on my father's side, so reading the headstones in these over grown cemeteries, gives me hope that I will be able to connect more family ancestors to my ever growing family... since I am just starting to research my biological fathers side of the family...so thank you all for going and finding these places and taking the time to read as many as possible and clean them off to read them...very much appreciated.

[@CelticGem]

On Dr JD Brooks grave the part you couldn't read too well says "so MOTE it be". It simply means "and all is done". :)

[@virginiavmoore672moore8]

Beautiful place to rest by an orange grove imagine the fragrance in the spring Also buy a broom

[@junedimond1693]

Nice video as always Robert ! Love to see all the old headstones ! As you show these , I always wonder what their life was like back in those days. I see a lot of comments for you to go cut the grass and clean it up. Hey - it's not your responsibility to do every cemetery you come across that needs cut or headstones fixed. You are doing your job postings these videos letting this is known out there . 😀

[@ricknelson576]

A thank you for all you do.Love your videos

[@brendawhite9120]

Wonder if they farmed the orchard. A shame that cemetery isn't cared for. The 3 war veteran brought tears💙😥🇺🇸

[@sharonlegnon427]

Sad to see it is not being taken care of. I hope you took some of that fruit and could grow the seeds. I've never seen an orange or lemon tree with thorns though. Great video.

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Lemons have big thorns

[@Waiting_777]

I grew up on a naval orange grove. We had a few lemon, grapefruit, and what we called mini oranges. Must have been a tangerine. Stepdaddy would have me prune the suckers out of the naval oranges. Always wore a long sleeve shirt even if it over 100 degrees. Always got in more trouble playing in the irrigation. Citrus trees in general have thorns. Awesome fruit produced. What a special find in a state just above Florida. I was taught the California oranges were for taste and Florida oranges were for color in orange juice. Thanks for finding those veteran graves.

[@artcflowers]

Fruit trees have thorns! Berry bushes have thorns! Im thinking this looks like some sort of quince.🤷‍♀️

[@sharonfleming2729]

Brilliant video as always 😊

[@lydafrazier7764]

It's got high growth but beautiful. Wonderful thanks. Be blessed

[@LIBICU812]

The Miller-Holmes family farm and home was just east of the cemetery. Looks like the house still remains. There were several outbuildings and barns and the house looks like it was very large. On the website historicaerials.com (Woodland, GA) it shows an aerial view from 1955 showing the entire property and large cemetery. There was no lemon/orange grove then but looks like the house was still lived in up until about the 1980's to 1990's and there appears to be trees in the grove area so that grove is less than 40 years old. Who knows what someone might find around the farm area with a metal detector. If the house is pre-civil war era then there might be a slave cemetery somewhere on the property.

[@marypozzi3745]

I just think it’s sad that these graves aren’t taken care of I watch your vlogs and I know you have showed a lot worse than this I wish it was like when I was growing upon Memorial Day we cut flowers make a huge picnic lunch and went to the old cemetery and hoed and picked weeds we carried water and watered plants and shrubs and we lovetaking care of the cemetery this way my grandpa and mom and aunts and uncles would tell us all about our relatives buried there.we looked forward to it every Memorial Day And I know what you mean it was Peaceful and relaxing

[@resahsattic123]

The ones that knew them personally also die and those that are left are busy with life. I don’t begrudge them for letting it fall into disrepair. It just means they had a life and were interested in that.

[@bethshadid2087]

JESUS said let the dead bury the dead. It is a shame tho. Went to my first grave cleaning this year but nothing needed done. It was more of a social/ memory thing with no food.

[@billycarpenter4740]

@@bethshadid2087 maybe better to go to a cemetery of "unknowns" and make their resting place nicer. We use to visit and care for the family plots at our cemetery in Bristol Mills, Maine back in the 1970's.

[@bethshadid2087]

@@billycarpenter4740 totally agree 👍

[@leemajors8326]

William G Patrick Jr, definite patriot 👍

[@douglasandrie9314]

Loved this video...and the oranges! Nicely done. :)

[@heathercolby2613]

Most of them saw the Statue of Liberty being brought and put together. Along with Grants Funeral.

[@crispincain5373]

There was a hospital at Farmville during the war.

[@imomediaimomedia6648]

The name Francis Woodall sure sounds familiar...an author perhaps? Really enjoyed this video guys. So so touching...sending respects to our military and families.

[@christineconroy6409]

I just love your KZbin Channel and what you do. I have shared your Videos on my FB page, hopefully you will get a few more fans from Down Under ( Australia)

[@meghananderson279]

I’m a new subscriber, really liked the video!

[@sherronbell4961]

Great video, fantastic Cemetery.

[@jrnrogerflatland871]

Love this videos. Thanks 😊

[@MegaCaprice123]

So sad to see a neglected cemetery. The people who died were once part of a community and their memories should be respected. Such a shame the local council cannot maintain these cemeteries. Here in the U.K. I have never come across an abandoned cemetery. I hope I never do. Thank you for sharing such an interesting video.

[@kimberlyg5887]

Why did it take seeing my birth-date in a video to make me realize that my first day was someone else’s last? (date, not year) I agree- the sun makes almost everything beautiful. Peaceful place. TFS ✌🏻

[@johngallagher2313]

Those are called mock orange. They were planted mostly as a living fence because of the very long and sharp thorns.

[@lillyothevalley7315]

Love your videos. New to ur channel. Love the history in cemeteries. Just sad to see them abandoned of care. I also like to visit cemeteries. Know what you mean bout peaceful. ❤️

[@cclyon]

The local VFW may be able to do something. They have taken over a graveyard near my home that I didn't even know existed for the first 6 years I lived here because it was so overgrown. Vietnam and Iraqi vets are very active in the VFW.

[@margaretstrong5982]

A sad but beautiful place..

[@lydafrazier7764]

ALWAYS Carry a tool belt 2ith broom, trowel, and brush, knife just for this purpose. Love your videos 👍❤️👍

[@Whocares.........]

Usually the local church has a family go out and maintain it during the growing season. At least they do my grandmas in North Dakota.

[@billl1127]

Probably no church to be found anywhere nearby and just as likely no one available from the church to do the work.