We found it really interesting to learn about Seatco Prison. Have you been to Bucoda? Tell us what you think.

@searchingforhistory

Ай бұрын

I think this is another good example of history hiding where you least expect it. I've driven past the Forest Grove cemetery many times but never knew its connection to seatco prison.

Interesting how the old prison system worked and why reforms that many complain about today were needed.

@searchingforhistory

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I can only imagine the harsh conditions people experienced. Thanks for watching!

Some graves in the local Cemetery in VA where many of my family are buried date back to the 19th century, I'll have to compare the symbols there with the ones in this Cemetery.

@searchingforhistory

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It would be interesting to know.

Really interesting. Thank you for sharing.

@searchingforhistory

Ай бұрын

I was thinking you might like the cemetery symbology explanation. I am curious if the symbology is utilized in 19th century cemeteries throughout the USA. My hunch is it is universal.

Very informative and interesting. I enjoyed this one too. Thanks again.

@searchingforhistory

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Glad you liked it!

The prison was built by the owners of the local lumber mill who also got use of prisoners as free labor. State library has loads of interesting records of the corruption at that dark hole.

@searchingforhistory

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I've worked with inmates out of DNR camps, so the State still uses prison labor, albeit under better conditions, and I think they get paid a small amount.

Another excellent video. The prison was sure a harsh place and I know of two women that served time there at different times and they were basically kept in solitary confinement, which more than doubled the rigor of punishment compared to that of the men, who could associate with each other when locked up in their cells at night. Bucoda has always been a favorite of mine and it is cool to see a video of what was once the largest commercial district in Thurston county. Keep up the great work.

@searchingforhistory

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We are glad you liked the video. Life in Seatco must have been pretty horrible. Love hearing your knowledge and insight on the history around here. Thanks for watching!

There are a couple of pioneer cemetaries where I grew up in Chehalis. I had no idea there was an old territorial prison in Bucoda 🤯

@searchingforhistory

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Do you happen to know the names of the cemeteries? We will try to find them. Thanks for watching!

@AllTheHappySquirrels

Ай бұрын

@@searchingforhistory Fern Hill and Greenwood come to mind, I think there might be a couple more, though. Just outside of Chehalis on Hwy 6 is Claquato cemetery, too.

@searchingforhistory

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@@AllTheHappySquirrels I will look into the ones you listed. We visited Claquato a few weeks ago and will have a Claquato video coming out soon.