The Catawissa Caged Graves
Unique hooded graves in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, believed to be the only mortsafes of their kind in the United States.

šŸ“œ Historic Hooded Grave Cemetery, once Mount Zion Cemetery, in rural Catawissa, Pennsylvania.
šŸ” Houses two unusual Victorian birdcage-style graves, known as mortsafes, unique in the United States.

Why Go

āš°ļø See rare surviving examples of mortsafes in the US.
šŸ¤” Explore the unique historical mystery behind the cages (grave robbing, decorative, or supernatural fears).
šŸ“ø Capture eerie, distinctive grave structures and unique photo opportunities of ornate iron cages.

Why Avoid

šŸš« Remote area, may feel isolated, and no dedicated parking lot.
šŸ” Directly next to a residential house, requires mindfulness.

Tips

šŸ…æļø Park on the side of the rural road, traffic is minimal.
šŸ¤« Be respectful of the nearby residential property.

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