On September 16th, my children and I took Sarah on a bike ride about 1/2 mile from our home. Sarah rode in the seat on the back of my bike. I think she enjoyed the fresh air! We chose to visit the original site of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. This log cabin church was built 138 years ago in 1873 by John and Howard Gentle. In 1992, the church was relocated to the Historical village in Mt. Vernon,IL. The original footprint of the church is still at the site and is clearly marked. Mt. Olive Church is still at the location, though they have built a new building .
While we were exploring we discovered the cemetery behind the church. We stumbled upon the grave of the founder of Bluford (my home town). We also found the tombstone of a soldier that fought in the war of 1812!
Sarah traveled a total of 75 miles from her home of 625 Wham Drive in Carbondale, IL to Roosevelt Lane in Bluford, IL. Sarah seemed to love the outdoors and the fall scenery.
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