theodore vail

Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 2,215

By Erik Loomis

In General

On August 23, 2026

This is the grave of Theodore Vail. Born in 1845 in Malvern, Ohio, Vail grew up in Morristown, New Jersey. His family wanted him to go into medicine, but he was more interested in telegraphy. So as a teen, he moved to New York to...

R. Lee Quinn Yes, the cemetery is named for Vail, although it looks to be older and was the site of some early Presbyterian churches [see link below]. His middle name was Newton.
Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 2,215 · August 23, 2026
Keaaukane Sending in pictures would defeat the whole purpose of "Erik visits". Dr. Loomis needs an excuse to get out of the house, and off the beaten track. The road less traveled, the non-touristy...
Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 2,215 · August 23, 2026
Notsonew You all have missed the correct answer for #3: the Eagles Greatest Hits.
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Keaaukane Could someone better versed in mythological symbolism explain the statue group to me? Vail trying to cop a feel?
Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 2,215 · August 23, 2026
Notsonew Have you listened to the Doors recently? I find they are so tedious now. Definitely in the category of “used to like, but now I skip if they pop up.”
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