Rochester NH History - 1928 Circus Train Crash

Did you know that Buried at The Rochester Cemetery on Franklin Street are several paupers or indigent people? These are graves for people too poor to afford a proper burial. No stones or markers are placed on these sites. In the summer of 1928 additional unmarked graves were interred at the cemetery for the victims of a horrific railroad accident that injured many and killed four. Here is the story of the victims and the train.

[@plunkervillerr1529]

Marx guy here, from Plunkerville NH, I travel RT.125 frequently and have been told of the derailment in the pond below the Lee traffic circle.

[@JohnDavies-cn3ro]

Interesting - I've heard of several circus train wrecks before now, but never of a wreck caused in this way. Sad that they have no markers - at least one other wreck, which killed more staff, has a good memorial above their grave.

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

Personally, I'd delete the music. The topic and narration are good. I'm interested and want to hear the story, but personally I find it tough to keep going through that particular music. Just trying to help.

[@larryinNH]

I wonder if theres anything left at the crash site.