General Custer, New Rumley, OH












June 27, 2008
We got up this morning to heavy clouds that slowly broke up enough to brighten up the world and make things nice and muggy. We saw a great blue heron and tried to get closer, but he heard us and flew off. He flew a big circle and scared off another the we watched as both flew together then hunted across the lake. An hour before noon we headed out.

We took a small road, route 646. New Rumley, OH is the birthplace of General George Armstrong Custer. From our exhibit readings we learned he was first a teacher. Custer accepted the white flag of surrender from General Lee at Applomatox. Interesting man. He did not want money in life, he wanted greatness-to be remembered throughout history and so it is.

The Stratton Lock and Dam is closed to the public now. There is new construction going on for a new nuclear plant. Lots of coal being delivered. We made Pennsylvania by late afternoon and drove into Raccoon State Park where we found a widespot to park.









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