Posted in Maryland
July 31, 2016
One Of The Most Unique Tombstones In The World Is Right Here In Maryland
Baltimore’s Green Mount Cemetery is the final resting place of dozens of notable people including political figures, war heroes, celebrities, and more. Stroll along through the historic cemetery and you’ll find remarkable gravestones and tombs at every turn. There is one gravestone in particular that leaves visitors intrigued time and time again.
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With so many towering gravesites and sculptures in Green Mount Cemetery, you could easily miss the unique tombstone of inventor Elijah Bond.
Although he invented and patented several items, he is most well known for patenting the Ouija Board in 1891.
While Elijah Bond once rested in a unmarked grave, he now has one of the most unique tombstones in the world, commemorating his most famous patent.
While Elijah Bond once rested in a unmarked grave, he now has one of the most unique tombstones in the world, commemorating his most famous patent.
Thanks to monetary donations of several people, this one-of-a-kind tombstone was made uniquely for Elijah Bond. With his invention going strong for over 100 years, his legacy deserves nothing less.
Check out the following video by Youtube user Dan Bell / Film It to get an up close view of this remarkable gravesite.
Check out the following video by Youtube user Dan Bell / Film It to get an up close view of this remarkable gravesite.
Have you visited this unique tombstone in Maryland? To see more beautifully unique views of Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore, check out our previous post here.
