WHY DID THEY ENTOMB THIS MAN IN A MAUSOLEUM, COVER HIM IN CEMENT, NO CASKET, AND THROW AWAY THE KEY?

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    Article taken from Augusta, Georgia Parks and Recreation website:
    Augusta had its gambling in the olden days as well as its superstitions, and the Savannah River still played its part in the history of the City, where in the murky depth lies the only key to a gambler’s grave in Magnolia Cemetery.
    "You have taken everything I have. When you die, may you not have even a grave to shelter you!” Barron
    This dying curse, pronounced by a losing gambler and suicide upon Augusta’s most picturesque figure of the post-war period, caused Wylly Barron to revise the rules of his gambling place, inspired him to numerous charities, and resulted in his construction in 1870, 24 years before his death, a granite mausoleum in Magnolia Cemetery. The gambler was so superstitious concerning the ups and downs of a Barron bettors fortune, he made a will directing that his body should be placed in the vault, the door sealed, and the key thrown into the Savannah River.
    Barron's Rule
    Wylly Barron made a rule, self-enforced, that no man could gamble in his place in the Atkinson Hotel on Ellis Street (Carmicheal’s Range), whose position in life caused him to handle money or whose salary was insufficient to permit gambling. Minors were also barred from playing. Barron would spot a new customer and engage him in conversation.
    “What is your business, young man?”
    “I am a cashier in the bank.”
    “Then you cannot play here. If you win, you will be tempted to gamble again. If you lose, you may steal from the bank to replace it. You are welcome to all the entertainment in the house, but you cannot play.”
    If the guest protested, he was ejected.
    Six feet tall, slender and dark, Barron carried himself like a prince. His attire was fashionable and extreme, and the sparkling gems with which he bedecked himself made him a flashing figure at watering places and race courses throughout the South. Among the thousand virtues linked to one crime was an all-enforcing charity. No disabled comrade, no suffering widow appealed to the generous gambler in vain. His benefactions were secretly bestowed, even while his profession was blatantly displayed.
    According to cemetery records, Barron died at the venerable age of 88 years. It is said that he had lost considerable property and that there was not enough money to buy the prescribed metal coffin. The remains were bricked over inside the vault, the keyhole sealed, the key thrown away, and today there is no known key to either fence or vault.
    The epitaph reads: “Farewell vain work, I know enough of thee, And now am careless what thou sayest of me, Thy smiles I could not, nor thy frowns I fear, My cares are past, my head lies quiet here. What faults you knew of me, take care to shun, And look at home---, enough there’s to be done.”
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  • @LT-kq4bg
    @LT-kq4bg Před 21 dnem +22

    Every cemetery has at least one interesting story. Each one is so unique.

    • @IrishAnnie
      @IrishAnnie Před 20 dny +1

      My family cemeteries are a history book! The craziest stories….

  • @VickieHubbard-po2ed
    @VickieHubbard-po2ed Před 24 dny +61

    you know im glad my parents were buried in a respectful way. and i still miss them everyday. im living in there house right now, i feel all kinds of feelings but mostly i have sweet memories.💗💞Vickie

    • @RachelMM250
      @RachelMM250 Před 24 dny +9

      Same here, very emotional to live in my parents in the beginning, taken a while to live alongside memories

    • @VickieHubbard-po2ed
      @VickieHubbard-po2ed Před 24 dny +6

      @@RachelMM250 Thank you🥰

    • @naomitims4521
      @naomitims4521 Před 24 dny +6

      Yes I live in my gramps house but have slowly made it my own but still a lot of great memories and I am glad he got to stay here until the end too❤

    • @VickieHubbard-po2ed
      @VickieHubbard-po2ed Před 24 dny

      @@naomitims4521 very sweet💞

    • @wolf-1346
      @wolf-1346 Před 24 dny +4

      Kinda weird yes?

  • @peggyh2637
    @peggyh2637 Před 24 dny +62

    Your choice of happy, lilting music had me waiting for cartoons to start. 😂
    Love your channels. 🥰

    • @leslieschott754
      @leslieschott754 Před 15 dny +1

      I liked that music, too. Be fun to have at my funeral! 😅😊

  • @WendiintoancientHistory
    @WendiintoancientHistory Před 24 dny +25

    Hahahaha your reaction to the bag....I like visiting cemeteries too for the history and seeing and learning new things. When I'm alone, sudden noises or things spook me like this too.

    • @frankweglein3178
      @frankweglein3178 Před 23 dny

      How would I share about being a relative to F.S.K...Francis Scott Key..Grandmother buried in Druid Ridge Cemetery in Baltimore...Pikesville..maybe,,ok.

  • @mrmusiclover4178
    @mrmusiclover4178 Před 20 dny +7

    I used to live in Augusta and visited that cemetery often. He was born in Elbert County, GA, in north GA. I believe he once operated a tavern in Augusta. That is an interesting old cemetery. I have some relatives buried there. There are 35,000 graves in that cemetery. Thanks for the video. That is the oldest Crape Myrtle tree in the state, not the oldest tree.

  • @ryantelberson
    @ryantelberson Před 20 hodinami +1

    "What the hell is that noise? Stop it." That was perfect you delivered that line exactly like Coco Peru

  • @user-ig8mt4kr2k
    @user-ig8mt4kr2k Před 24 dny +26

    I love old things they were built real good Thanks Scott

  • @RR98guy
    @RR98guy Před 5 dny +2

    People are just dying to get in that cemetery. Sorry, I could not resist. What a magnificent cemetery Magnolia Cemetery is. Thanks for sharing.

  • @geraldinebabb1960
    @geraldinebabb1960 Před 24 dny +18

    This is so interesting. Love these old stories. Thank you as always Scott!

  • @lizkane1799
    @lizkane1799 Před 24 dny +26

    It's a bag. Love this old cemetery are so full of history

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 Před 24 dny +7

    Wha an old cemetery. Well he got his wish, nobody is disturbing him. RIP to all contained within.

  • @sandraboyd913
    @sandraboyd913 Před 24 dny +13

    Well finally somebody coming to film the cemetery I live right over the bridge in South Carolina and I have been a few times to the cemetery just walking around and looking at things so much history there's even a section with a prisoners of war were buried this is an awesome cemetery so much history.

  • @paulahoward4582
    @paulahoward4582 Před 24 dny +3

    Did anyone notice the bag stopped moving when he said "still"? Then it started moving again. Great job Scott!!

  • @jamiehubbard2825
    @jamiehubbard2825 Před 23 dny +2

    Love ya Scott. Sending a hug your way. Take care! 🤗 🤟

  • @GEORGIACONSTITUIONMEDIA
    @GEORGIACONSTITUIONMEDIA Před 24 dny +3

    There’s also a guy that buried next to his canon yeah a real life canon you can Google it for a picture. Can’t believe you missed it. Great job Scott.

  • @vicvega3614
    @vicvega3614 Před 24 dny +4

    That bag looked like the bag from the movie American Beauty, should've filmed a while Scott lol

  • @wkndscape1
    @wkndscape1 Před 24 dny +3

    Fantasti music Scott! Please add to all your videos as they are perfect for the settings. Reminds me of British TV shows!

  • @bevballard7516
    @bevballard7516 Před 24 dny +3

    Love the mischievous music. So cute. Thanks for the video

  • @kathyspanner3755
    @kathyspanner3755 Před 24 dny +4

    Great video very interesting story

  • @just__celia
    @just__celia Před 24 dny +3

    Thanks for sharing this story and the cemetery.

  • @beckyromeo1007
    @beckyromeo1007 Před 21 dnem +2

    That’s a beautiful cemetery and that story was amazing your amazing sorry 2 days late just been ill much love always ❤❤

  • @aaphotofilm
    @aaphotofilm Před 24 dny +2

    Awesome Scott, not just the best channel but the way you tell the stories should be monitzed itself, you do it so well, interesting story as always

  • @debbieblaylock9997
    @debbieblaylock9997 Před 24 dny +2

    I love old cemetery thay are full of history love your videos ❤❤

  • @three6ohchris
    @three6ohchris Před 17 dny +2

    Scott: "Bye Wiley... Rest in peace, man"
    Wiley: "Peace out Scott, drive safe bro! Thanks for stopping by and visiting!"
    Scott: 👁️👃👁️✌️
    Wiley: ☠️

  • @nancysimpson4246
    @nancysimpson4246 Před 22 dny +1

    Good morning Scott it’s been a while. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

  • @lilorbielilorbie2496
    @lilorbielilorbie2496 Před 24 dny +5

    I started this morning with a cemetery video from your friend Adam The Woo. And now I finishing up my day with one from Scott On Tape.

  • @brianpaape4712
    @brianpaape4712 Před 24 dny +2

    Great video Scott! Love the content! Looking forward to your next video.

  • @ryanawilson8549
    @ryanawilson8549 Před 21 dnem +2

    I'd be tempted to try to get one of those snake cameras through a crack to investigate

  • @michaelcase8574
    @michaelcase8574 Před 23 dny +1

    The grass always grows greener in the graveyard!

  • @debedford
    @debedford Před 19 dny

    I just love how respectful you are while visiting these places. They may be gone, May they rest in eternal peace.

  • @kathy1001
    @kathy1001 Před 24 dny +2

    Thank you Scott ❤❤

  • @JoannaLamont333
    @JoannaLamont333 Před 23 dny +1

    Great choice of music. It immediately captured me.

  • @syreetaabney6968
    @syreetaabney6968 Před 24 dny +2

    Scott you did again another awesome video.

  • @nicholas87541
    @nicholas87541 Před 24 dny +3

    Interesting cemetery. Thanks for sharing

  • @jeffculp2912
    @jeffculp2912 Před 24 dny +2

    That is crazy brother thanks so much for the very awesome to know.

  • @Stacy-pz9rr
    @Stacy-pz9rr Před 24 dny +7

    That magnolia tree next his grave was beyond magnificent . The crepe Myrtle tree looks petrified,
    ❤fromTX

  • @lorettathedoglady
    @lorettathedoglady Před 24 dny +3

    If I was ever entombed in cement I would hope they position me in a running pose instead of me just laying down. I mean, just because lol
    Thank you for the video, Scott. Please stay safe ❤

  • @tedlawrence4189
    @tedlawrence4189 Před 23 dny +1

    We here in No.Georgia, have quite a few Zombies, walking around at night.

  • @teishahowlett6342
    @teishahowlett6342 Před 24 dny +2

    Hi Scott,the music 🎵 is sweet and darling, sounds a little bit like the Munsters, I like it..

  • @dvelmont63
    @dvelmont63 Před 24 dny +2

    another awesome , educational and informative video thank you Scott❤✌️out❤

  • @Randene31
    @Randene31 Před 24 dny +2

    Love these interesting stories! Keep it up.

  • @user-wd3kr6ih9y
    @user-wd3kr6ih9y Před 24 dny +2

    Scott. How bout doing your own documentary on a haunting in Georgia

  • @johnjjingoli7671
    @johnjjingoli7671 Před 24 dny +2

    Perfect music!

  • @kevinhensley4643
    @kevinhensley4643 Před 24 dny +2

    Loved it!! What the hell!! Lol Awesome video

  • @CCcastro336
    @CCcastro336 Před 24 dny +2

    Wow this was so interesting. Enjoyed this. Thank you.

  • @Mszahnclass95
    @Mszahnclass95 Před 5 dny

    I been traveling a lot for work around my state an I didn't get to finish this episode .I love the mausoleums.Ibam not the only one that lives this episode in two 100,000 views in two weeks awesome 😎 safe travels Scott

  • @lucyhavrilla8949
    @lucyhavrilla8949 Před 24 dny +2

    Love your videos always!!!!!!!❤LOVE YOU SCOTT!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @deborahmason8682
    @deborahmason8682 Před 24 dny +2

    Interesting story, thanks

  • @kathynorris2371
    @kathynorris2371 Před 23 dny +1

    Interesting! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Christine-il8nm
    @Christine-il8nm Před 24 dny +2

    Very interesting video thankyou Scott .

  • @roknrolbilly
    @roknrolbilly Před 24 dny +2

    thank you scott!!!!! very interesting....

  • @peggyharris3301
    @peggyharris3301 Před 13 dny

    That fence surrounding Wiley’s tomb is a beautiful fence.

  • @oiaiofoster4775
    @oiaiofoster4775 Před 24 dny +3

    Hey Scott!!! Hello from Oahu, Hawaii ❤

  • @warrengford9461
    @warrengford9461 Před 24 dny +6

    I looked at Britain's tallest man. He came from Blackburn Lancashire. It's strange as I couldn't find him for a few weeks but all of a sudden it came up via CZcams only then did I realise that I've been past his last resting place. And wow when you look at photos of him outside Blackburn train station until you look at his grave he was a tall man. He's in the Guinness book of record's as well....
    I do find all your post via CZcams very interesting and I look forward to you popping up with another interesting story so horrific and some like this one full of your country's history.
    Right signing of from good old blighty England.
    Keep up your cracking work Mr Scott on tape 😊😊😊

  • @nickilamont9209
    @nickilamont9209 Před 18 dny

    Such a fascinating story Scott once again you have bought us a awesome story ❤❤❤❤

  • @connieblack5276
    @connieblack5276 Před 24 dny +2

    You can't trust those bags!😂

  • @Christopheriverson24
    @Christopheriverson24 Před 23 dny +1

    love all magic movies shows and much more how is your family feeling

  • @heathermahony110
    @heathermahony110 Před 11 dny

    Very Cool Cemetery!!🌞🌳👍😃 Thank you!!😎 Stay Safe!

  • @JosephRamous
    @JosephRamous Před 24 dny +2

    Wow that’s crazy but a very interesting story great job as always on every vid

  • @roberttucker7075
    @roberttucker7075 Před 24 dny +2

    What's up Scott! I am watching your video right now and I love your videos and channel. That was a weird looking tree at the beginning of the video. You're awesome and an amazing story teller.

  • @dianewood15
    @dianewood15 Před 24 dny +2

    Wow that’s definitely different
    Great video Scott

  • @davidellis5141
    @davidellis5141 Před 24 dny +8

    Don't want to break into that mausoleum ! 💀

  • @nanhall3973
    @nanhall3973 Před 23 dny

    Interesting little video. Great old cemetery, so much history. The music you put to this video is somehow very fitting and made me smile! Thanks again, Scott!

  • @lovebuzz1979
    @lovebuzz1979 Před 24 dny +3

    This one’s gonna be good!

  • @catherineferguson7388
    @catherineferguson7388 Před 24 dny +1

    Hi Scott, I wouldn’t like to buried like that when I die, I want to have my ashes in the ground in a forest of trees. RIP Wiley 💐💐💐. He’s definitely safe in there. Sealed signed and delivered. Thank you Scott. 👍🤟🏼✌️⭐️⭐️🥰

  • @juliogonzales5441
    @juliogonzales5441 Před 24 dny +2

    GREAT SCOTT....PEACE OUT

  • @landrecce
    @landrecce Před 6 dny

    Cool story. Thanks for sharing dude. Subscribed!

  • @esthergoulart3571
    @esthergoulart3571 Před 23 dny

    Great video my friend!! So interesting!! Love you and your channel!! Thank you for telling us the story and taking us to where he’s buried!! God bless you and your family!! Much love my friend!! Peace!! 😇❤️❤️🙏🙏💙😊✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

  • @BrenAba2911
    @BrenAba2911 Před 23 dny

    Thank you for visiting Magnolia Cemetery and posting this! I'm originally from Augusta and always loved driving and walking around this cemetery. That will be on my list of things to do again the next time I am there visiting family. I also enjoyed your choice of music! ❤

  • @anneholden9908
    @anneholden9908 Před 24 dny +2

    God Bless him ♥️

  • @troyowens9734
    @troyowens9734 Před 24 dny +3

    Cool storyKind of reminded of Ebeneezer Scrooge being greedy then getting scared to death and having a change of heart. When is the Clinton SC video going to be up?

    • @SCOTTONTAPE
      @SCOTTONTAPE  Před 24 dny +2

      I’ll have to look in my files , I have so many videos I forgot what I filmed there! Lolol

  • @waynelunkwitz5020
    @waynelunkwitz5020 Před 24 dny +2

    Scott, you mentioned the name "Myers".....I noticed as the camera panned right, there was a mausoleum....with the name "MYERS" on it.

  • @LeeTheVet
    @LeeTheVet Před 24 dny +2

    Hello Scott! 9:50 Mr. Barron's mausoleum is sure cemented in time, isn't it? lol
    11:50, you should have gone to see if there was a Michael. lol

  • @carolgillis5265
    @carolgillis5265 Před 23 dny

    Thanks Scott

  • @joangravel2436
    @joangravel2436 Před 23 dny

    Thanks for awesome video

  • @raltog8654
    @raltog8654 Před 22 dny

    Love your choice of music at the start!

  • @sircody10
    @sircody10 Před 24 dny +1

    Scott, you always make me laugh, I Love your channels, watch out for those bags!

  • @jrosnov
    @jrosnov Před 24 dny +1

    I love this one already,Scott scared of a bag and the music😂😂❤❤Hi from Maine

  • @mygrammieis
    @mygrammieis Před 11 dny

    cool walk around and story..👍

  • @user-gu5hf4cv2v
    @user-gu5hf4cv2v Před 24 dny +3

    hello scott. peace from oregon

  • @HiImJFerg
    @HiImJFerg Před 23 dny

    great video and very interesting story!

  • @mavisgriffiths2897
    @mavisgriffiths2897 Před 24 dny +1

    Fantastic video

  • @wendyhall6813
    @wendyhall6813 Před 21 dnem +1

    Be safe Scott!!🎉

  • @jessicamccranie7117
    @jessicamccranie7117 Před 24 dny

    In Georgia, we embrace our history. We don’t cut down very old trees or tear down old buildings. Most of those huge trees you see 100-200 years old. Bonaventure cemetery has lots of them and very old graves as you saw. As always another great video Scott. Be safe out there. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. 😊

    • @reesedaniel5835
      @reesedaniel5835 Před 22 dny

      I loved exploring Bonaventure cemetery. It's beautiful. Another extremely beautiful and otherworldly feeling cemetery in Georgia is Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon. Very fun to explore. It's like taking a step way back in time.

  • @demah8655
    @demah8655 Před 23 dny

    Very informative video. Tree is very cool.

  • @user-hh7jx1tw3s
    @user-hh7jx1tw3s Před 24 dny +2

    😲😯oh wow!!!! that’s just crazy!!!!

  • @M_1_L_3_R
    @M_1_L_3_R Před 21 dnem +1

    Anyone else notice that the barbwire fence (10:30) is set up to keep people in the cemetery not out?

  • @sernajrlouis
    @sernajrlouis Před dnem

    I was stationed at Ft. Gordon in Augusta, Georgia back in 1999. Cool video

  • @jillgross6232
    @jillgross6232 Před 24 dny +1

    Interesting story, Scott! Goodness that Crepe Myrtle looks like the tree tops are the roots! It certainly very old! I suppose that it could be the oldest Crepe Myrtle in Georgia! ❤
    RIP: Wylie 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Kay-vs3zb
    @Kay-vs3zb Před 24 dny +1

    Hands on my hips! Sigh…. Just another great video from Scott. Just to good. ♥️

  • @oraliamasswadi662
    @oraliamasswadi662 Před 23 dny

    That tree was really creeping Scott. That bag scared me to lol ✌️

  • @VickieHubbard-po2ed
    @VickieHubbard-po2ed Před 24 dny +1

    i like the song life is highway.🙂

  • @TravelWithLisaMH
    @TravelWithLisaMH Před 24 dny +1

    Cool and interesting story. RIP Wylly.

  • @AfterDarkParanormal
    @AfterDarkParanormal Před 24 dny +1

    Awesome video!

  • @flocosta
    @flocosta Před 24 dny +3

    Scott, you amaze me at the stories you can find to tell us. This man was definitely in fear over this curse put on him. I wonder if being buried in concrete like that preserved his body. For some reason, I feel like it would. No air or bugs could get in to bring on decomposition or further it. Anyway, curses ... I know of someone very close to me who did that to people who annoyed him, and those curses worked. I thought it was horrible what he did to people, but I didn't know him at the time he was doing this. I only know the stories he told me, and they were bad about what happened to the cursed people. I'm glad I am not around this person anymore. I think he was possessed. RIP Wiley ❤ 💐

    • @vicvega3614
      @vicvega3614 Před 24 dny +3

      I would imagine hes pretty well preserved. There are stories of bridge builders and highway workers falling into wet concrete and theres nothing they can do to get them out. They are apart of the bridge forever

    • @flocosta
      @flocosta Před 24 dny +2

      @@vicvega3614 Wow, that's crazy!

    • @davidmiddlebrooks5615
      @davidmiddlebrooks5615 Před 22 dny +1

      I watched a vid last week by Perry Stone involving JFK and the leader of Haiti who was very involved in vodoo. It's worth watching if you are interested in curses.

  • @ascrein5247
    @ascrein5247 Před 3 dny

    Cemeteries are usually very quiet and each one has a story. Each one has a story. Though, I cant help but feel sad whenever I remember the grave of a young girl who died. She was just a kid and while I never knew her, its still sad to see the graves of children.

  • @user-mu7ir2vy2m
    @user-mu7ir2vy2m Před 24 dny +1

    You would be so much fun to go along with in these graveyards I think it would be such a blast you're just all around fun I think. Miss cameo swansonn 🐝🐝🐝

  • @ayotollaofrockandrolla7219

    Great video

  • @AngieLeake
    @AngieLeake Před 23 dny +1

    Thanks!

    • @SCOTTONTAPE
      @SCOTTONTAPE  Před 23 dny

      Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity Angie !!❤️

  • @lightningjac5640
    @lightningjac5640 Před 24 dny +1

    Wow Scott what a story, 😮 and that tree looks so ghostly. 😂 that bag almost had you didn't it? Lol. Good video man enjoyed it.