I have run across two unusual cemetery markers, one in Gilliam County (1886 death) and one in Polk County (1902 death). Both markers are tall obelisks with elaborate detail on all four sides, a hollow ring when I knock on them, and little sign of weathering. The result of a Google search suggests that the markers may be cast iron or cast zinc, although neither marker shows any sign of rust. Does anyone know where I can find more information about these markers? I especially wish to know what material they are they made of, where they were made, and their relative cost. Kathleen

There is no rust because cast iron and zinc don't rust. Engine blocks, skillets, pots, pans, and many bridges are made out of cast iron. ----- Original Message ----- From: <trg4@4email.net> To: <OREGON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 7:23 PM Subject: [OREGON] Cemetery Marker Material >I have run across two unusual cemetery markers, one in Gilliam County > (1886 death) and one in Polk County (1902 death). Both markers are tall > obelisks with elaborate detail on all four sides, a hollow ring when I > knock on them, and little sign of weathering. The result of a Google > search suggests that the markers may be cast iron or cast zinc, although > neither marker shows any sign of rust. Does anyone know where I can > find more information about these markers? I especially wish to know > what material they are they made of, where they were made, and their > relative cost. > > Kathleen > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > OREGON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message