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  1165 S. Riverside Drive
   Iowa City, Iowa  52246
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Wednesday, 6/21

Lake Erie's Maritime History

Ohio was hit with 10 inches of rain while we were there, causing widespread flooding and power outages.  With flying impossible, we took advantage of the down time to explore the rich maritime history of Lake Erie, and found some truly unusual and interesting places to explore. 

Finding (of all things) a Confederate Cemetery on an island in Lake Erie stands out as an unusual thing to see, indeed -- but find it we did.    We had a great time during this impromptu "rain day", and the kids learned a thing or two, as well.

Mary with Atlas in the soon-to-be-flooded grass...

Becca looks up through the stairs in Marblehead Light House...

Marblehead Lighthouse on Lake Erie...

Another shot of the lighthouse...

Cedar Point, viewed from Johnson Island...

The Confederate Cemetery on Johnson Island...

Mary & kids at Confederate Cemetery, Johnson Island...