Gilboa's Haunted Cholera Cemetery

04/18/21 • 42 min

Feeling weary of our never-ending pandemic lives? The fatigue was well known to our ancestors, who suffered infectious diseases with even less knowledge and fewer treatments than we have available today.
The tiny town of Gilboa, Ohio in Putnam County holds key information as to how just one small community confronted the unseen microbe causing Cholera, an intestinal illness leading to dehydration and death. Come hear the tales of one ordinary 19th century cemetery said to contain a mass grave of child victims of the disease. Hear the story of one local resident, Nancy Kline, and the disembodied words she heard while investigating the place.
Come hear the historic and epic tale of one immigrant physician, Dr. Gustavus Thatye, and his valiant attempts to save those who couldn’t flee the village. He gave all he had, including his life, in support of the country to which he didn’t yet belong.
Our fight against infectious disease has been going on for ages. Come learn what the spirits of yesteryear have to teach us.
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Transcript

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Hello and welcome to Ohio folklore. I'm your host Melissa Davies. Today, we're exploring a little known legend from roll Northwest Ohio. It offers a tantalizing view into not only our complicated past as Ohioans, but a new perspective on our present moment. A tiny 19th century cemetery of only about 24 registered plots lies dormant at the intersection of us to 24 and county road five F and Putnam County. Scattered tombstones are broken and worn dow