The Graves of a Gangster & a President | History Traveler Episode 117

Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana is one of the largest cemeteries in the United States and is the final resting places of many famous and historic figures. We're exploring this massive cemetery to find the graves of movie stars, vice presidents, an infamous gangster, an Olympic athlete, a president and many more. So much to see and learn here!
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  • @zreo57
    @zreo573 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for another wonderful video. I actually met Jesse Owens (and got his autograph) when I was a young boy when he had dinner at my families restaurant in Florida in the early 70"s. I remember him being an extremely nice man.

  • @down19992000

    @down19992000

    3 жыл бұрын

    One thing most people don't know is that his name was actually J. C. Owens. The J.C. stood for James Cleveland. When his family moved from the south to Cleveland when he was a young kid, the teacher asked what his name was on the 1st day of school and because of his strong southern accent J.C. sounded like Jesse.

  • @veronicaparker8974
    @veronicaparker89743 жыл бұрын

    It's a shame that our history is being buried, but I'm so glad you are making these videos. Teaching our younger generation the truth about our nation and how it became. God Bless you and your family!

  • @georgealderson4424

    @georgealderson4424

    3 жыл бұрын

    History is written and rewritten and written again!

  • @travishibler7339
    @travishibler73392 жыл бұрын

    You have one of the best channels for history buffs on KZread. Thank you for bringing your visits and knowledge to us.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @micheledaniels6409
    @micheledaniels64093 жыл бұрын

    Cemeteries are such amazing time capsules of history.. My mom used to drag me along and visit these places locally, she would spend hours perusing the graves and I would just be bored. Now 30 odd yrs later, I make sure I visit the oldest cemetery in whatever city I visit. As a Mid-Atlantic resident, the cemeteries are just history lessons unto themselves.

  • @trh55

    @trh55

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are a great source of information when doing family ancestry studies. I've learned a great deal from them.

  • @janiceisaacs6755

    @janiceisaacs6755

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have you been to Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA?

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@janiceisaacs6755 not yet

  • @micheledaniels6409

    @micheledaniels6409

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@janiceisaacs6755 Good Morning... I have. I use to work in Virginia in Rockingham County and would travel to Richmond and surrounding areas on days off to sight see. My actual favorite thing is the view of the river for sure, butthe the history is amazing there. Other than Arlington, can't think of a prettier place. People clearly put much more emphasis on the afterlife and thought about providing a place for relatives to gather to reflect and honor the dead they knew and of the dead who were more well known also.

  • @Cookie-gn4qk
    @Cookie-gn4qk3 жыл бұрын

    Another remarkable tour. I am ashamed to say, I have no memory of the names of our Vice Presidents. How sad. There is a peaceful serenity to visit a cemetery in the winter time. Absolutely beautiful footage.

  • @stlbusker3025

    @stlbusker3025

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Cookie That's nothing to be ashamed of. Many of our Vice-Presidents accomplished very little, to absolutely nothing. Other than holding that high office, I see no reason for memorizing their names.

  • @JC-mm8wn
    @JC-mm8wn3 жыл бұрын

    Harrison was the last civil war general to serve as president. Interesting cemetery. Nice video.

  • @blackgunsmatter1987

    @blackgunsmatter1987

    3 жыл бұрын

    And William McKinley I believe was the last civil war veteran President

  • @JC-mm8wn

    @JC-mm8wn

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@blackgunsmatter1987 That's right Marcus.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    🇺🇸

  • @gaylewilliamson9183
    @gaylewilliamson91833 жыл бұрын

    Oh my,what a lot of history in that cemetery.I got to see Song of the South when I was a kid in school I liked it very much,it is a good movie A mazing all those pows graves.youre right,no one thinks about the vice presidents that much.Crown Hil is a treasure of history.Wow ,Gatlin,and Dillinger,President B.Harrison 23rd.Awesome.thank you.👍❤️

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻

  • @seanbrooks1825

    @seanbrooks1825

    3 жыл бұрын

    TheHistoryUnderground didn’t Custer leave behind 3 Gatling guns on his way out to Little Big Horn?

  • @maggiemcmac8273

    @maggiemcmac8273

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just saw "Song of the South" again recently. I didn't see a lot of problems with it. There are more bad stereotypes in Temple's "Little Colonel" IMHO.

  • @matthoppe6887

    @matthoppe6887

    3 жыл бұрын

    See SssZzzxzz

  • @swilliams2575
    @swilliams25753 жыл бұрын

    Something about the snow, covering the cemetery, makes it so beautiful. Than you for bringing us along on your adventures. You can tick several presidents off your list here in Ohio.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Definitely planning on getting to Ohio at some point.

  • @huchlvr

    @huchlvr

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheHistoryUnderground Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland has quite a few famous people; including President Garfield (you can actually see his casket), Rockefeller, Elliott Ness, the graves/memorial of worst school fire in US history, the only player to die while playing baseball (Ray Chapman) is very interesting, plus many industrialists and unique grave markers of “common” folk.

  • @csrothlisberger852

    @csrothlisberger852

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've been to the burial sites of every u.s. President. Took a 3,000 mile road trip one summer to visit them all. Was quite fascinating because I knew nothing about the earlier ones.

  • @KowboyUSA
    @KowboyUSA3 жыл бұрын

    The gothic-style stonework of the gate arches in the opening shot is unbelievable. Even if it's just concrete masterfully done to look stonework it's still impressive.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very much so.

  • @tariblevins955

    @tariblevins955

    3 жыл бұрын

    Crown Hill was absolutely beautiful when I was young.. Last time I drove by, property was some unkempt. Need to visit soon. Recently learned new section of Veterans is here. Easy to forget how much history in your own city.

  • @markdraskovics5274
    @markdraskovics52743 жыл бұрын

    HEY, JD What's up I have to say that you have one of the greatest KZread channels that teach and also educate kids and adults alike about American history. I have a lot of respect for the subjects you talk about. My Dad who is now deceased but was a Marine corps veteran of the Korean war a amputee that lost his right arm fighting in the Korea war . I just want to say thank you for all your doing to keep all kinds of American history alive... So take care be safe and God bless 🙏

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mark. That really means a lot to hear you say that. Thank you. I've enjoyed sharing the experiences.

  • @Archerfish1977
    @Archerfish19773 жыл бұрын

    Sadly Admiral Scott was one of five US admirals to be killed in combat during WW2 (several others died in accidents). Admiral Isaac Kidd was killed on the Arizona at Pearl Harbor, Scott was killed by accidental friendly-fire from the USS San Francisco, Daniel Callaghan was killed a few minutes later when the San Francisco went up against the Japanese battleship Hiei, Henry Mullinnix was killed when the escort carrier Liscome Bay exploded after being torpedoed by a Japanese submarine (Pearl Harbor hero Dorie Miller also died in this incident), and Theodore Chandler who died of wounds suffered when his cruiser flagship, Louisville, was struck by kamikazes off Luzon.

  • @andychandler3992

    @andychandler3992

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I'm Chandler's great nephew. He got a naval cross for that. Interestingly enough, his father Lloyd Chandler was a rear admiral and got the same commendation during WWI

  • @swtexan6502
    @swtexan65023 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again, JD- we hope you enjoyed your trip to the Hoosier State. Hearing you describe Pres. Harrison as "A good Christian man and someone who cared about others" really makes me wish that we could realistically bestow that moniker on even 10% of those who are supposed to represent us in Washington, D.C.. Safe travels, Friend.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Completely agree. Loved my time there in Indiana.

  • @mgunny05
    @mgunny053 жыл бұрын

    YOU....really do a superb job it not only showing/filming your story/visit but your videos are great teaching tools. You provide a visit and facts about a place or cemetery that alot of your fellow Americans wouldn't get a chance for alot of reasons. As a Marine Corps history nut and retired you have done a great service toward our history in this country.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! I really do appreciate that. Hope that it's serving to do some good for some people.

  • @aylaeh
    @aylaeh3 жыл бұрын

    Of course there are many other famous people buried at crown Hill Cemetery. there are a number of famous Indiana authors who are buried there such as Booth Tarkington and James Whitcomb Riley.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻

  • @janiceisaacs6755

    @janiceisaacs6755

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe Kurt Vonnegut is buried there as well.

  • @aylaeh

    @aylaeh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@janiceisaacs6755 I'm pretty sure you're correct.

  • @joseluiscastillo6170
    @joseluiscastillo61703 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Indiana for over 20 years and went to crown hill many times. It is huge and has a tunnel that runs under it that is used during funeral. There are also other famous people buried there also such as James whitcomb Riley, famous poet, and elli Lilly who started the large pharmaceutical company. You could spend days there.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting. And yes, you could spend days there.

  • @VRed37
    @VRed373 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully filmed. It was such a pleasure exploring along with you. I loved visiting and exploring old cemeteries and the stories of the past they hold.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼

  • @xvsj-s2x
    @xvsj-s2x3 жыл бұрын

    I always look ahead to my Sunday mornings and learning about the finer details of exploring America. Thank you for sharing this with us. My Best always 🚒Jesse

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼

  • @freddiereagan6705

    @freddiereagan6705

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @jackieturner5145
    @jackieturner51453 жыл бұрын

    I live about an hour south of Indianapolis. The rural area where I grew up had a general store until about 20 years ago. My grandparents lived in a house next to the store at the time Dillinger was active. My grandparents told the story that one day Dillinger drove up to the store in a car with two women. He went in and bought them hats. He didn't rob the store. I guess he was only after the big jobs and not a little country store. Love your videos. Love history and these are very good!

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thanks for sharing that and for the kind words.

  • @Toolaholic7
    @Toolaholic73 жыл бұрын

    My dad faced one president giving him a military salute.He faced Gerald Ford.Dad was stationed at Camp David doing guard duty there for year during his 4 years in the Marines.Watched Gerald Ford drive in all by himself,gave him the military support when Gerald came out of his car and Gerald gave him a military salute back.Gerald Ford is buried in Grand Rapids,MI at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting!

  • @bdpage2023

    @bdpage2023

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd have trouble saluting Ford due to his complicity to whitewash the JFK murder while on the Warren Commission, though only two had the integrity and courage to dissent. Everyone from LBJ to Ford attained the presidency cuz they were either complicit or knew the truth and kept their mouths shut.

  • @martinfey578
    @martinfey5783 жыл бұрын

    Well zippidee doo daa if that wont be stuck in my head the rest of the day, thanks for that JD !!! Very enjoyable video

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    😅

  • @turquoiseaquateal7224

    @turquoiseaquateal7224

    2 жыл бұрын

    Had to come back.to your comment.

  • @SueProv
    @SueProv3 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy all your videos and sense of irony about summer and winter. Hattie McDaniel won best supporting actress for Gone With the Wind in 1939. So she won before James Basket

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I’ll need to go back and watch it, but I think that I said that Baskett was the first African American male to win the Academy Award (at least I hope that I did). I’ll need to go back and check. I should have mentioned McDaniel just to be clear though.

  • @SueProv

    @SueProv

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheHistoryUnderground Sorry I didn't hear male. That's right then. My apologies

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SueProv - No worries. I should have been more clear.

  • @richardduncan7924
    @richardduncan79243 жыл бұрын

    "My oh My what a wonderful day'... The snowfall just adds to the serenity of that cemetery.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very much so.

  • @firstcitytraveler
    @firstcitytraveler3 жыл бұрын

    Having been born only 45 miles northwest of Indianapolis, I will have to make a trip to see all the places you have visited in Indiana. It has been more than 20 years since I have been back to my home state. Once a Hoosier, always a Hoosier. All great videos of Indiana history..

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely!

  • @HuntStacheHistory
    @HuntStacheHistory3 жыл бұрын

    I am in agreement, I will take a stump headstone as well haha. Right as I saw the title of this episode I was excited, but wow! So much to learn and enjoy here aside from what's in the title. Great job putting all this together. 👍

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. There’s definitely an eclectic mix of people buried there.

  • @Archerfish1977

    @Archerfish1977

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheHistoryUnderground Louisville’s Cave Hill Cemetery has a large number of architectural headstones. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

  • @andrea6421
    @andrea64213 жыл бұрын

    You got some great shots of that cemetery, thanks for sharing this ☺️

  • @acer3573
    @acer35733 жыл бұрын

    "During that engagement, Rear Admiral Norman Scott was killed in action when the bridge of his flagship, the light cruiser USS Atlanta (CL-51), was inadvertently struck by gunfire from Callaghan's flagship, the heavy cruiser USS San Francisco (CA-38), which joined with an enemy torpedo to fatally damage the Atlanta. For his "extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity" in the October and November battles, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor."

  • @roberthudson1959

    @roberthudson1959

    3 жыл бұрын

    The American system of military decorations does not include an award for command competence that is anywhere near the Medal of Honor in prestige, which means that the criteria for the Medal of Honor are stretched for high-ranking officers. Scott's performance was outstanding, but not outstandingly brave.

  • @kermifrog7789

    @kermifrog7789

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    🇺🇸

  • @willdwyer6782

    @willdwyer6782

    Жыл бұрын

    Prior to August 1942, the Navy Cross was a more prestigious award than the Medal of Honor. Today it is equivalent to the distinguished service medals of the other branches.

  • @SandervkHistory
    @SandervkHistory3 жыл бұрын

    Man.... the amount of research you do of this cemetary is insane! 👍

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very much so. The video doesn't even come close to conveying how big it is.

  • @SandervkHistory

    @SandervkHistory

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheHistoryUnderground Hahhahaa i know the feeling

  • @billn8304
    @billn83043 жыл бұрын

    Love cemeteries! Wait until you visit Lincoln’s final resting place.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    On the list :)

  • @carljohnson5396

    @carljohnson5396

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheHistoryUnderground FYI Lincoln was buried more than one place in The Cemetery in Springfield. You could do a whole vid on Lincoln's body and grave robbing.

  • @billn8304

    @billn8304

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@carljohnson5396 and the Fleetwood Lindley story.

  • @billn8304

    @billn8304

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not to mention the Lincoln/T. Roosevelt connection.

  • @pierreaucoin2480
    @pierreaucoin24803 жыл бұрын

    3rd! I’m a big student of the gangster era. Your cinamatography is excellent! Keep up the good work.

  • @KennethD000
    @KennethD0003 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel, looking forward to you reaching a million!

  • @andychandler3992
    @andychandler39923 жыл бұрын

    Ack!!! Should have told me you were coming! I'd have given you a grand tour of the place. I am a public safety officer in that neighborhood and I also am one of the findagrave contributors. I could have shown you the spot where you can get the graves of three Vice Presidents in one photo frame

  • @andychandler3992

    @andychandler3992

    3 жыл бұрын

    Woodruf is actually buried by a tree behind the memorial bench

  • @andychandler3992

    @andychandler3992

    3 жыл бұрын

    Behind Harrison is the McKee family plot, Robert was 23's son-in-law and is buried with Harrison's daughter Mary behind 23.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh dang. That might have saved me an hour or so of wandering around like a fool. Thanks for the findagrave contributions!

  • @timothyblackburn2830
    @timothyblackburn28303 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. For me, one consistently awesome aspect of your videos is the attention to background music. The musical scoring of your videos is wonderful and powerful without being intrusive. Congratulations to whoever is responsible for the musical scoring! The music adds so much to the mood of each of your videos.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @angelaw.325
    @angelaw.3253 жыл бұрын

    I’m a major taphophile. I wander through cemeteries for fun just to,look at the memorials. Love this episode.

  • @meezermom1951

    @meezermom1951

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope you check out Faces of the Fallen......it is the best!

  • @KCORMusicDirector
    @KCORMusicDirector3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this series on Indiana. We so often get overlooked as a vanilla state. It's nice to see some light shed on our rich history. Just discovered your page but I'm addicted to it. Keep up the great work!

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nothing2seehere34
    @nothing2seehere343 жыл бұрын

    The tree stumps my be of a person that was a member of The Woodsmen organization.

  • @timothymcknight9485
    @timothymcknight94853 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, JD, for what you do! For those of us, who do not travel as much, you bring us aspects of this country(and other countries), that we may never see! Safe travels!

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I've enjoyed sharing the experiences. Got some pretty exciting places coming up.

  • @MsBee-cf5zx
    @MsBee-cf5zx2 жыл бұрын

    Come back to see Crown Hill when the seasons change! Spring is beautiful and the Fall is SPECTACULAR !!!🍁🍁🍁

  • @alanef4127
    @alanef41273 жыл бұрын

    Interesting post! I must compliment you on your filming (I think that would be your cinematography). Whenever you film you come up with unusual angles and highlights, you are always sensitive to the view. On this post you made what could have been an ordinary walk through a cemetery seem ethereal, beautiful and interesting. Thanks for helping us as viewers appreciate the places you travel so much more!

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I really do appreciate you saying that. I try to give it a unique twist when I can :)

  • @gordonvpeach2589
    @gordonvpeach25893 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ever so much for this one JD, makes me think more of history each and every day.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad that you enjoyed it :)

  • @theparrotrescuer3042
    @theparrotrescuer30423 жыл бұрын

    This was one of the best videos I've seen in a while.. just hit the subscribe button...off to binge watch

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark42913 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the adventure , seeing some beautiful scenery and the history lesson ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you maybe doing next ! Doing okay here in Kansas .

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @apollian4003
    @apollian40032 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this Honest depiction of History via a historical beautiful cemetery.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Feel free to share it out with someone 🙂

  • @dragonflyhill5748
    @dragonflyhill57483 жыл бұрын

    The Harrison’s ancestral home is Berkeley on Hwy 5 out of Jamestown to Richmond along with Tyler’s home.

  • @michaelgriffitt4734
    @michaelgriffitt47343 жыл бұрын

    My 3rd great grandfather, JC Emmons is buried in the Confederate Plot. He was captured in Marietta, Georgia after the battle of Kennesaw Mountain. I really like your videos.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting!

  • @shellydehart8217
    @shellydehart82173 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad too that you went here. I enjoy your channel so much n it’s filled with great history which I love. So a big shout out to you for giving this to all of us. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍👍

  • @claudethibaudeau2714
    @claudethibaudeau27142 жыл бұрын

    You know what's interesting about your channel is yes we've heard a lot about the repetitive American history but you tell us history that isn't told so I really appreciate your channel and American knowledge on the other than the norm stories. Thanks lots 👍🇨🇦

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻

  • @garymorris1856
    @garymorris18563 жыл бұрын

    I love history as you do, and I also want to visit the graves of all our presidents. Currently, I'm at 17. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for posting them.

  • @nawright9215
    @nawright92153 жыл бұрын

    Lol. I’m a lifelong Hoosier. May and June are lovely months to visit Indiana.

  • @pamelakern2849
    @pamelakern28493 жыл бұрын

    So much fascinating history in one cemetery 🤗🤗 Thankyou History Underground!!

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @jumperjosh1732
    @jumperjosh17322 жыл бұрын

    my grandfather, great grandfather and grandmother are all buried there. thanks for sharing

  • @sparky11976
    @sparky119763 жыл бұрын

    Well done JD....cemeteries are so fascinating to me as well...God Bless you for your great work.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly

  • @vickieschlager4786
    @vickieschlager47863 жыл бұрын

    I'm in admiration of ur ability to keep all that information in ur head! Love UR love of history & how u explain what & why ur sharing it with us. U got me Babe! 🤗

  • @reneeochoa1015
    @reneeochoa10153 жыл бұрын

    The cemetery in Oregon City oregon goes back to the 1800's and is fascinating and sad because a lot of children are buried from the 1800s.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting.

  • @indyfastal
    @indyfastal3 жыл бұрын

    I am a native Hoosier and no matter where I was assigned I always came "Back Home Again In Indiana". The last few years of my career my reserve unit would do the flag placements for the veterans at Crown Hill. That was a very solemn and important duty. You'd be surprised at the number of flag that needed to be placed...

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are definitely a lot there.

  • @2far871
    @2far8713 жыл бұрын

    Not sure how I just discovered your channel. Literally mind blowing I didn’t know

  • @cynthiacronin2794
    @cynthiacronin27943 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video. I have a herd of seven deer that live on my property in the woods that I sort of take care of in the winter, so the two bucks strolling through caught my eye! Love deer. So beautiful.😀👍👍

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I felt fortunate to have caught that.

  • @Melinda_B62
    @Melinda_B623 жыл бұрын

    Again, very interesting & informative! Your videos always captivate the imagination & I always learn from them. Of all of the channels on KZread, yours remains my favorite.👏🏼

  • @BlackAnvil47
    @BlackAnvil472 жыл бұрын

    You were correct of James Baskett was the first African American Male to win an Oscar....but after reading the memorial you said he was the first African American to win an Oscar. When Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1893 - October 26, 1952) was an American actress, comedian and singer. For her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind (1939), she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first African American to win an Oscar.

  • @datruth9872
    @datruth98722 жыл бұрын

    IRONIC HOW you put Gangsters and Presidents in the same catagory. Very Prophetic !

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha! I didn't plant them there. I just brought my camera along and showed it :)

  • @MsBee-cf5zx
    @MsBee-cf5zx3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this new video! So well done! You will need to come back in the early Spring or late Fall to see the true beauty of the cemetery! Next time, go to The Crown to see the JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY MEMORIAL and while you are up there, you can see the ERNIE PYLE burial site. Thank you again, HOOSIER HOSPITALITY for you and your family❣️❣️❣️

  • @detsportsfan18
    @detsportsfan183 жыл бұрын

    Definitely love Crown Hill! Visited there multiple times and plenty of interesting people buried there. They offer neat tours in the warmer months to check out! 👍

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻

  • @dawndickson2156
    @dawndickson21563 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy visiting and walking in cemeteries. So much history. Thank you for a wonderful video! Be safe. God bless.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

  • @ronbartkowiak3459
    @ronbartkowiak34593 жыл бұрын

    Amazing stuff. Really find your videos interesting and informative. Very valuable history. Thanks for all of your work. Awesome

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jimeligah8458
    @jimeligah84583 жыл бұрын

    Love the cemetery videos, so much history all in one place.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed

  • @maryannkelley7039
    @maryannkelley70393 жыл бұрын

    Cemeteries are the most beautiful and sad places. I always enjoy your videos of these memorials to our ancestors. I remember "Song of the South" when l was little. To me back then it was pretty much a cartoon no other agenda involved. But things sure have changed over the years.

  • @michele2855
    @michele28553 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video. Harrison sounds like he was a humble man

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very much so.

  • @MjrCarnyx
    @MjrCarnyx3 жыл бұрын

    A great episode once again :) Thanks for the lessons and the effort

  • @lindaruediger83
    @lindaruediger833 ай бұрын

    JD thank you for all you do to keep history alive. Please don't forget to visit Springfield IL. There's so much of his history there. Lincoln's h😅ome, his grave, the train depot were he gave his last speech before heading to Washington. His library and museum Also nearby is New Salem where he lived for a short time in the 1830's.

  • @mikesteele9431
    @mikesteele94313 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. The scene with the flag among the graves and the deer was great. The music to it was perfect

  • @THEEEHIPPPY
    @THEEEHIPPPY2 жыл бұрын

    I'm born and raised in Indiana and still live here and I'm 24 years old and I didn't even know that was here lmao shows what they teach us in school...

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s why this channel exists. Feel free to share it 😁

  • @lisamoore6804
    @lisamoore6804 Жыл бұрын

    I love it whenever you talk about U.S. Grant, I used to live across the street from the house he was born in. I was 2 years old at the time. It's a little museum, not sure if it's still operational.

  • @rethamoore4282
    @rethamoore42823 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for showing me Benjamin Harrison's grave site as he is in my genealogy line. A sweet treasure for me.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻

  • @KarlMcCleve
    @KarlMcCleve3 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is one of my favorites. Keep up the great work. My father father served on a mine sweeper at Guadalcanal. The USS Hopkins.

  • @mbsbrown7838
    @mbsbrown78383 жыл бұрын

    I have a copy of Song of the South, I LOVE that movie. Uncle Remos is wonderful, my grand children LOVE him too!

  • @sherirobinson5112
    @sherirobinson51123 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video and I've watched a bunch...so far my favorite 🐦

  • @dianeburnejko2908
    @dianeburnejko29083 жыл бұрын

    Third here from NJ. The snow adds a beautiful peacefulness to the cemetery. So many lives to remember.🙏

  • @snoozydiddeh2364
    @snoozydiddeh23643 жыл бұрын

    I always learn something from your videos - thank you so much:)

  • @johnmaude5065
    @johnmaude50652 жыл бұрын

    What a fascinating cemetery, I could spend a week wandering around there 👍

  • @Lynn-ml7nn
    @Lynn-ml7nn2 жыл бұрын

    Great commentary.. I enjoyed your respect and admiration for those that have passed away. Job well done❤️

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼

  • @neilschipper3741
    @neilschipper37413 жыл бұрын

    Just came across this video publish 2 months ago. This is a resting place of my family, Pioneers that settled Indiana. Our family has several monuments that look like Logs with anchors. Thanks for sharing my history of this remarkable place.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @stevebean1543
    @stevebean15433 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this wonderful video on Crown Hill Cemetery, a place where I have spent many hours locating the graves of historic figures. My great-great-grandfather is buried in the Confederate Mound. In normal times, the cemetery conducts several interesting tours with various themes. There are quite a few people associated with the Indianapolis 500 who are buried there.

  • @meezermom1951
    @meezermom19513 жыл бұрын

    It is third largest cemetery.....been here many times as I live a couple miles up Michigan Road from it. It is a spectacular place to visit and there are surprises every time you visit. The old section is so beautiful...

  • @epfan4life1
    @epfan4life13 жыл бұрын

    I find it mind blowing that the southern P.O.W. camps are talked about yet the northern P.O.W. camps are just ignored. Chicago had a huge camp and those who lost their lives are buried in a mass grave in the Oak Woods Cemetery. This would be a great one to cover!

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    On the list :)

  • @epfan4life1

    @epfan4life1

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait!

  • @charleneblake1146
    @charleneblake11469 ай бұрын

    I love all of your programs. It really is interesting and full of facts I never knew or forgot😂

  • @trh55
    @trh553 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the excellent presentation. I look forward to your videos each week.

  • @rochellesmith7215
    @rochellesmith72152 жыл бұрын

    When I was younger I used to walk through cemeteries and admire how old some of the headstones were I haven't walked them for some time now.

  • @timothyogden9761
    @timothyogden97613 жыл бұрын

    If ever I find myself in Indiana again, I will take a tour of Crown Hill Cemetery. Without the snow and cold, of course. Again! You gave us lots of fascinating history. Keep this up and I will have to upgrade my high school transcripts. :-)

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'd enjoy it. Plan a decent amount of time though. It's HUGE!

  • @CHCLA6779
    @CHCLA6779 Жыл бұрын

    I found your channel completely by accident - and am very happy that I did. Enjoy your videos and insights very, very much. I do have one correction to this video - as much as I admire James Baskett (and regret the limitations to his career and memory because of prejudice and racism) - Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American to win an Academy Award. For her brilliant and dignified portrayl of Mammy in Gone with the Wind (another example of historical sanitation of US history). McDaniel was a classy and extremely talented actor - like Baskett, limited by the racism of his time. BUT - having said that, thank you for introducing me to so much historical insight!! Very much appreciated.

  • @120badbubba
    @120badbubba Жыл бұрын

    Late for the party, but I will comment anyway. Johnny Woodruff was from my hometown of Connellsville. In the podium picture, he is holding an Olympic Oak sapling. English Oak. Given to the gold medalists. That tree is alive and well. It is located at the Connellsville Area High School Stadium. Iirc, it was originally located at the Carnegie Library, built on Indian burial grounds, and then transplanted to the stadium. Acorns have been taken by various groups/institutions. Therefore, that tree has descendents. Every year, there is a Johnny Woodruff 5k walk/run. He is buried in Crown Hill Cemetary. We have a "Canteen" that has a lot of local history and WWII info/memorabilia. Just wish the canteen was the old building that served the troops. And BTW, I can't wait to inform my family about one of your more recent videos about Fort Borek. Your videos are well composed, narrated and contain great detailed info. Keep up the great work!

  • @patsaylor8973
    @patsaylor89733 жыл бұрын

    I love it when you go the cemeteries!

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @johannahmoran704
    @johannahmoran7043 жыл бұрын

    I’m catching up on your videos ! Snow is lovely ! Keep up the good work !

  • @vawterb
    @vawterb3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you. What an interesting group of gravesites you documented!

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! There's definitely a lot to see there.

  • @markmcmahon6354
    @markmcmahon63543 жыл бұрын

    Very well done! Great job.

  • @normanelder3481
    @normanelder34812 жыл бұрын

    I love this kind of documentory hope to hear more.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    2 жыл бұрын

    Be sure to subscribe. New content goes up every week 🙂

  • @lila6117
    @lila61173 жыл бұрын

    Well well done, thank you.

  • @Mr.Ashley81
    @Mr.Ashley813 жыл бұрын

    The 29th President of the United States is Warren G. Harding, born in Caledonia Ohio, and moved to my home town Marion. The memorial is the most grandiose outside of Washington D.C.. I have always thought it was cool to live in a place where a President once lived. I've been in his house when I was in middle school.

  • @claudethibaudeau2714
    @claudethibaudeau27142 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Sleet, snow and rain are all about adventures my friend haha. Strap on yer boots and hike yonder bro 🤣🇨🇦

  • @glensatterfield9704
    @glensatterfield97043 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a wonderful tour

  • @miccicolclasure4302
    @miccicolclasure43023 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel. Very informative. Keep up the great job.😊

  • @jspence601
    @jspence6013 жыл бұрын

    I love your site and trust your historical knowledge. This is fascinating.

  • @TheHistoryUnderground

    @TheHistoryUnderground

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼

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