Symbols Scavenger Hunt

Our class took a quick trip to Bethel United Methodist Church. The church was first established in 1797. The original building was built facing Calhoun. This original building is now known as Old Bethel. The new building is where Bethel United stands today.

This ledger marks the resting place of Eva Thomasin. The lilys symbolize happiness; purity; humanity. 

This ledger marks the resting place of Elizabeth Furchess. The weeping willow on the marker symbolizes sorrow and mourning

This ledger marks the resting place of Emily Andrew. The roses symbolize love, beauty, unfailing love.

This headstone marks the resting place of Elizabeth M. Ainger. The flying bird represents a "winged soul".

This die in socket marks the resting place of Charles Muckenfuss. The cross through the crown symbolizes sovereignty of the lord.

This die on base marks the resting place of Rosa Mary. The drapery symbolizes sorrow and mourning.

This foot stone marks the resting place of Francis W Capers. The cross represents eternity and never-ending existence.

This headstone marks the resting place of Joseph Hunt. The urn and the willow symbolizes mourning of the deceased. It is also a very common symbol among all Victorian graves.

This ledger marks the resting place of Elizabeth M. The angel symbolize the messengers of god and spirituality.