Headstones are restored to Poplar Island after 60 years

Gravestones from Poplar Island were returned after six decades, fulfilling a family's dream and marking a significant historical restoration.

Jeremy Cox reports for Bay Journal.

In short:

Poplar Island in the Chesapeake Bay, once lost to erosion, has been restored using dredged material from shipping channels.
The Howeth family rescued five gravestones from the island in the 1960s and recently returned them as part of the island’s restoration.
The gravestones were installed in a prominent location on the island, now serving as a historical marker for visitors.

Why this matters:

The erosion of Poplar Island is a poignant reminder of the urgency to address climate change. Each lost acre is not just land disappearing, but a fragment of history washing away, a community's memory sinking beneath the waves.

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