This little cemetery is quite literally in a farmer's back yard in the Rhineland area of Saskatchewan just southeast of Swift Current.
There are no headstones remaining in the cemetery but there is a sturdy metal sign listing those interred here...about half of those were infants. It was a hard life then.
It's always a good thing to see those that came before us remembered in this simple and thoughtful way.
The past and present...a pioneer cemetery with a backdrop of modern wind turbines. Time moves on.
Photographed on February 28, 2018.
However did you find this place?
ReplyDeleteI had an approximate location which was about 600 feet into a stubble field from the main road. From that spot I could see the small fenced cemetery about 400 feet to the east. The farm buildings were right next door to the cemetery. A lot of walking about in the snow that day.
DeleteI agree, it is nice to see that memorial there. Great images.
ReplyDeleteTime moves on, except for those who are now beyond time.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see that someone thought enough to have the plaque made and not let the cemetery fall into ruin. Spent the afternoon today traipsing around a couple of cemeteries hunting down some family members.
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