Town of Albion – Page 2 – Matthew Ballard

September 6, 2018

White Bronze Markers Provided Alternative to Traditional Stone

Vol. 4, No. 36 During tours of Mount Albion Cemetery, it is nearly impossible to visit a section of the cemetery that is void of at least one zinc marker.…

Overlooked Orleans Cemeteries, Mount Albion Cemetery, Town of Albion, Town of Barre, Town of Shelby, Village of Albion

August 25, 2018

Matthew Ballard

“Hope” Showcases Artistry of Local Monument Dealers

Vol. 4, No. 34 August 26th will mark the final tour of Mt. Albion Cemetery this summer, which starts at 6:00pm and will travel a path across the western end…

Overlooked Orleans Architecture, Cemeteries, Famous People, Town of Albion, Village of Albion

July 21, 2018

Matthew Ballard

Demisemiseptcentennial: Mt. Albion’s 175th Anniversary

Vol. 4, No. 29 “We have met to provide a mansion for the dead. We have come out from our quiet homes and the bright sunlight and the crowded streets…

Overlooked Orleans Cemeteries, Famous People, Orleans County, Pioneer History, Town of Albion, Town of Barre, Village of Albion

June 30, 2018

Matthew Ballard

Albion Native Illustrated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Vol. 4, No. 26 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in December of 1937, is perhaps one of the most iconic animated cartoons ever produced by Walt Disney. As…

Overlooked Orleans Artists, Famous People, Town of Albion, Village of Albion

May 27, 2018

Matthew Ballard

The Soldiers & Sailors Monument: A County-wide Civil War Memorial

Volume 4, Issue 21 Passing through the sandstone arch of Mount Albion Cemetery, one may catch a glimpse of the towering monument atop the highest point in the area. The…

Overlooked Orleans Cemeteries, Civil War, National Historic Landmark, Town of Albion, Veterans, Village of Albion