Haunted Bunkers and Abandoned Cemeteries in the Ghost Town of Alvira PA

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The Wandering Woodsman

6 жыл бұрын

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@mamasgonecreating1967 6 жыл бұрын

Sadly a lot of women died young back then as a result of complications of giving birth.

@smug8567 5 жыл бұрын

Ok nutsy

@amymcduffee6521 6 жыл бұрын

22:06 those dust particles look like they are formed in the shape of a person when the light is adjusting to the inside of the second bunker. totally freaked me out for a sec.

@Eddy1969 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos as usual! Besides you 539 Productions make the best historic videos. Always looking forward for your next adventure.

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ladyvalhalla7154 6 жыл бұрын

Wandering Woodsman and 539..both amazing channels. Wandering Woodsman gives more details and I really enjoy him.🐱

@Lalunabreeze 5 жыл бұрын

Ya, love the information. ✔️♾. thank you ☺️

@JPVideos81 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video & location. So much history around Pa. Thanks for sharing with us. Btw if you ever make it back to Glen Burn mine let me know.

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

I plan on going back soon

@samuellane8691 6 жыл бұрын

I wish someone would hurry up and invent a time machine so we can go back and see these places in their heyday.

@RichardWatsonboltspinner 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe not so fun.

@jordanbutler939 4 жыл бұрын

Still waiting sadlu

@davidjones9191 3 жыл бұрын

You should say when somebody builds a time machine come back and get me.

@richardmckee7384 Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the area. I used to attend White Deer Valley Baptist Church near there. It was the only church to survive the "ordinace". In the cemetery of that church there are veterans dating back to the Revolutionary War. There is a whole lot of history in that valley.

@beckyb.4592 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed in these old cemeteries whether they are in the north or south always has cedar trees planted in them. And it’s because cedar trees are supposed to represent everlasting life. I think that’s really cool. I’m not sure if that’s still done today but I doubt it. I absolutely love these old cemeteries and all the history they hold.

@saigenrose1032 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool video Cliff, thank you. Have a great week & stay safe. 🙂👍

@johnwrhel9190 4 жыл бұрын

I can't get over the crazy acoustics in those bunkers.

@EdBiscuit 5 жыл бұрын

I lived a half mile from these and would have a great time exploring them as a kid. Up until the early 90's there was only the one prison and it was a low security "country club" where some Watergate folks ended up. The new prison is a minimum-medium-maximum security complex that completely destroyed the night sky with all the lights. The fence you see is just a property barrier and is not meant to keep people in. I know of people who would slip to the other side to hunt during deer season. I'm so busy visiting family when I'm up there, I never get a chance to walk around there but really should do it soon. Thanks for making the video.

@donna6368 5 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video filled with lots of great history. I just sub'd. I love old cemeteries and reading the tombstones.

@jimmyhappysmith204 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this informative historical video. I enjoyed the cemeteries,history, and bunkers. Now the church would be a good place to metal detect. Thanks again

@roncooper8666 6 жыл бұрын

Howdy! Like you, I too enjoy walking around in old cemeteries and reading the grave markers. To use your word, those were some "cool" cemeteries in this video. I really enjoyed your low-key personality, also. I mean that as a compliment. You seem like someone I would enjoy hanging out with. I hit subscribe and will look forward to your next adventure. Cheers, my friend!

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@lindamccaughey8800 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that . Thanks for taking me along

@davidross5169 Жыл бұрын

The bunker was awesome. Sounded like a reverberation.speaker.

@jules3752 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video as usual!

@CheapestGamer 6 жыл бұрын

At 13:15 the grave marker is for Cornelius Van Fleet. This site has a photo of the marker as well as mentioning that it's in the Washington Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Union County, PA. www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=12613714 There's also a photo of what appears to be another grave marker or maybe a memorial marker for him. From the top photo of the other marker on that site I linked, it's right in front of the one you showed on the video. Place of death is noted on that website as Lycoming County, PA.

@raygamrat1466 3 жыл бұрын

At the 5:07 mark you can hear an EVP, it sounds like a spirit is saying "Hiiiiiiiiiii". very clear. Great capture.

@Laura-qh6nm 6 жыл бұрын

Just came across this vid of yours and enjoyed it very much. I think I will try a few more. 😁

@arthurgivens7425 4 жыл бұрын

Great work on your video those bunkers could make a great Sound Studio thanks keep the good work up.

@RhettyforHistory 5 жыл бұрын

What a cool combination to find! Cemeteries and bunkers!

@krishertc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing cool places like this! I was down in PA and made a stop here. Those bunkers sound so cool when you stand right in the middle! If you go, stay out of the first bunker at the entrance. The State Game Lands Authority stores stuff in there and doesn't trust people not to steal. The ranger might come say hi if he sees the door open. The other bunkers are fair game!

@karenpacker8862 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome explore...thanks Cliff.

@zeevon9 3 жыл бұрын

Bunkers were really cool. Appreciate you sharing.

@elainebines6803 6 жыл бұрын

new subscriber. i had to hit that bell six times before it shook so i knew I would get notifications - just thought you should know!

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@marklessig8035 6 жыл бұрын

After watching your video, which I enjoyed, I did some more research. I found that some of those bunkers contain radioactive materials from the Manhatten project. In 2011 the EPA did some scans for radiation and found two bunkers with sealed drums. The bunkers were on State game lands. I am telling you this because I would not want anyone to get sick there. That sealed bunker and perhaps the one on prison land may have contaminants. Be careful out there and thanks for the great lessons and Videos.

@jwon5614 4 жыл бұрын

Very true about government promises!!!! Great video as always😊

@sandraplonka5225 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Lots of history. Enjoyed

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@nickmad887 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@jbrobertson6052 6 жыл бұрын

Kool videos bud I am lookin forward to more

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@yarrow_and_sage 6 жыл бұрын

What a cool place. Especially with that old cemetery. So interesting to read all those grave markers.

@vikkinicholson2300 4 жыл бұрын

that one Revolutionary War marker was for a man named Vanfleet....first name was ulius on the end but can't make out the first letters.

@trinaf.4422 4 жыл бұрын

It looked like it said Cornelius.

@danajackson5985 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the whole video of course. I could take one of the bunkers and make a house out of it!!!! Plans already in my head!!! Lol

@davejohnson3093 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Make a nice emergency bunker/shelter. I would for sure have to add a back door or an other way out.

@ksero1000 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome!

@thomaswatson6366 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks for your hard work

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@hankfacer7098 4 жыл бұрын

Another great trip & visit. I love those 1812/1814 & CIviil War graves.Oh. Is that word "BUNKERLESS", is that a technical term (lol)

@Lalunabreeze 5 жыл бұрын

Cool cemetery. Ya, I did hear about it being haunted. Geesch, 1825 olddd. 🔀. 1852-87 yrs old he was old for that time in history.

@saigenrose1032 4 жыл бұрын

Wild echos & cool bunkers 🙂👍

@davidross5169 Жыл бұрын

Could you imagine camping in one.weird!!!!!

@lisasnow444 6 жыл бұрын

I stumbled across your videos and am glad I did. Thank you for videoing your adventures. The bunkers would/could make great bug out shelters I’m thinking. Really cool!

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@lisasnow444 6 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@wilfredomendez3450 4 жыл бұрын

So presumably the motivation behind is a hunger for knowledge in US History right ? Awesome videos I like you I do like history too.

@alphaone101 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video! What kind of camera and what kind of GPS unit are you using?

@wilfredomendez3450 4 жыл бұрын

So presumably the motivation behind is a hunger for knowledge in US History right ? Awesome videos I like history too.

@danmathers141 2 жыл бұрын

21:13. The bunkerless mounds may have been to help contain an explosion if it did happen.

@garnetbarton3313 4 жыл бұрын

I have never seen one from the war of 1812 before. So much history there. So many women died in childbirth and children faced so much. It is amazing how many actually survived.

@ervinaccsh3242 6 жыл бұрын

awsome video

@robertedgar1329 6 жыл бұрын

👍VIDEOS You SEAM to do. Keep up the good work. ✌️🧔🏻

@donnaklingbeil4468 4 жыл бұрын

Very Cool!!!

@doghousegaming3822 6 жыл бұрын

Always found the history of this place interesting grew up in this area around the prison

@doghousegaming3822 6 жыл бұрын

My mom told me when she was growing up in the late 60s and 70s there was cult that did stuff in the bunkers

@JOEYUNDERGROUND 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome find

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Veteran95B 6 жыл бұрын

Thats 20 mins from where I lived and grew up. We use to go to the bunkers and goof around at night. Hunted there to. And fished in the ponds. ALLENWOOD Federal Prison Complex butts up against there. Locals call this place the ordinance. So if you ask directions. Just ask about the ordinance bunkers and the prison. You'll be directed to it. There's 3 prisons there. The low. The medium security. And the max. USP ALLENWOOD. So yes there are a lot of high profile dangerous criminals. You should do your homework

@michaelmonsoon3919 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! We hunt behind the prison.

@577buttfan 6 жыл бұрын

That echo is unbelievable wow!!

@wilfredaiwaskiewicz2589 5 жыл бұрын

Good man!!

@nickmad887 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@moorechains 6 жыл бұрын

Have you ever checked out the walls/tunnels along Belmont Road in Bala Cynwyd? Seems there's a tunnel entrance just up the road from the CVS/Bala Heritage trail entrance on Belmont rd itself. Appears to go back into the cliffs

@michelec3921 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nicolewhittemore8441 3 жыл бұрын

Watching sept 2020. Who else loves ghe woodsman

@plaguex1 5 жыл бұрын

Those bunkers would be awesome to record guitar in

@teresahill1982 4 жыл бұрын

We have a Union County here in Florida, I live in Lake Butler which is Union County, not too far from the Battle of Olustee in Civil War.

@elnabjelland-hughes8172 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a ghost town with no town but the two cemeteries- good ghost hunting place !

@DavidSmith-sb2ix 3 жыл бұрын

The draped urn is a common symbol in old cemeteries. It was especially popular in Victorian times. There are various interpretations of its meaning. Some see the urn as symbolic of the ashes, the remains of the mortal body and the cloth as the departed immortal soul. The cloth is also interpreted as the veil between life and death. The urn as a death symbol goes back to ancient Greece where the dead were cremated and the ashes placed in urns, much as today. The symbolism on old grave stones is an interesting study.

@buddylight2191 6 жыл бұрын

They would make someone a great home. Not only would I spend the night there I'd live in them.

@danmathers141 3 жыл бұрын

At 3:50 where the tombstones are, how recent were some of the recent burials?

@danielwatson3689 3 жыл бұрын

Would you look at the last names on the tombstones? Some of us like your videos for family searches but look at the dates, designs, veteran markers but skip over the names. Thanks for your videos!

@NRASniper 4 жыл бұрын

The floors looked very clean..... no bat crap. So who is keeping them clean.

@mollyquinn9120 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Next time film up to the top of the ceiling & pan a little slower. Thanks for the exploration.

@ahbenjamin2889 4 жыл бұрын

what type of camera do you use ?

@darlenegood4101 5 жыл бұрын

love that echo

@allanmcelroy9840 4 жыл бұрын

What would first bunker be used for??? Odd shape and only one room

@danmathers141 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder what it looked like in use. Were there wooden crates or special containers to help protect what they were storing? Were the amounts of TNT kept at a limited level in case one did explode? How well would one of these structures have contained a mishap?

@nanaco91 6 жыл бұрын

Just wondering, why are the bunkers round?

@dgrombach1 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to go to the grand hotels , resorts and ride the trains

@nickmad887 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@daveyjoweaver5183 4 жыл бұрын

Those bunkers might make a good hobbit house? A few Windows, a fire place, a round door? What do you think Wandering Bilbo? Thanks Kindly! DaveyJO

@esieffer 4 жыл бұрын

An urn with a shroud over the top in a cemetery signifies immortality.

@billiefloyd7106 6 жыл бұрын

What were the bushes with red flowers on them, they are in front of the bunkers?

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure off hand, I'll have to review the video again

@stevesulak9487 4 жыл бұрын

The curiosity is killing me. Sometimes welds are meant to be cut. It'll be our secret.😁 Great videos though.

@michaellafferty9527 6 жыл бұрын

Iam only subscribeing to you because it looks like to me you got a really nice iam guessing a 1991 or 1992 or 1993 or 1994 chevy truck god i really do miss those years god your lucky for haveing that truck please feel free to let me know if iam right on at least one of the years please because now iam curious thanks my friend

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

1990

@davidcrowl6138 5 жыл бұрын

Just a note to the somewhat creepiness you encountered. In May 84' a tornado ravaged this area. Several people were killed in the general area. The trees having been stripped over 30 years ago still have the tornado look still standing looking very ugly. A story worth repeating. A farmer in Union County had a cow missing after the tornado and just assumed missing in action. He got a call one day asking him if he lost a cow? Here the cow was caught up in the vortex and carried across the river into Northumberland County ....dropped into a pasture, unharmed. Cow returned!

@shortlinebryan 4 жыл бұрын

What’s with the square hole in the tree at 10:40 ?

@levievans99 4 жыл бұрын

Right.. bothers me

@shapumawildcat 5 жыл бұрын

wow if i found that id hide it with bracken etc, chain it up good n proper, Then slowly add a generator, electrics, sanitations air filters, masses of food stuffs with long life, water and other essentials and wait for the zombie apocalypse. And only tell my nearest n dearest lol, Thanks for sharing

@katiefyock9607 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine making a big fart in one of those bunkers and the echo that would follow!

@jamesmarconi7502 3 жыл бұрын

Piss on an empty beer can in one of the bunkers that sounds really cool I live nearby been there done that

@donalddday7741 6 жыл бұрын

i watch 539 productions he does lot of these,and i find that alot lived to be from the mid 60,s to 80 plus, and they say we live longer now,i really ? that

@restinwalken 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is a really late reply to you but the reason people think we live longer now is the average life span was brought down by infant and young children mortality rates. If you made it to your 10th birthday the likelyhood you'd make it into your 60's was pretty good. Many didn't even make it to the age of 5. This also shows how a "Parent should never outlive thier child" is quite a modern ideology in just the past 100 or so year's with the invention of modern antibiotics, drugs, and vaccines. It was quite common for most families before and during the 1900's to loss one or more children to disease or illness. But when you hear the average lifespan was 40's thats taking all lifespans of the time and averaging them together. Not that people usually only made it to the age of 40. Though that's an easy miss understanding of the statement if you forget or dont know that children die far more offen then they do now at least in first and second world countrys that is.

@restinwalken 4 жыл бұрын

So to put it simply we do live longer now because more people make it to their 60's or older. Then they did in the past. Not that we now live more years just that more of us live to those old years.

@vikkinicholson2300 4 жыл бұрын

The echo is unreal in the bunkers; great sound effects as result. would be fun to hear music played or singing done in them. here, we white wash graffiti and often it stops it. looks like a full time job up your way with all the graffiti you run into. wish you didn't have to put up with that when you are out enjoying nature and old structures. as you say, "oh well."

@randyhaight7202 4 жыл бұрын

The name at 13:25 is Cornelius Vanfleet. www.findagrave.com/memorial/12613714/cornelius-van_fleet

@micahlamilton5442 3 жыл бұрын

Very pretty on moon lit nights

@doverpara-tech4090 6 жыл бұрын

Where exactly is Alvira, PA?

@thewanderingwoodsman7227 6 жыл бұрын

Union county, I give directions at the end of the video

@potsandpans960 5 жыл бұрын

I don't see animal droppings. Maybe the echo keeps them out.

@pattimessenger6214 4 жыл бұрын

At 13:27 you said you couldn’t make out the name. It is Cornelius Vanfleet.

@577buttfan 6 жыл бұрын

Atleast the posers left one alone..cool too see it untouched with no tagging!

@ahbenjamin2889 4 жыл бұрын

what were these bunkers used for? Meetings or place of safety

@Veteran95B 4 жыл бұрын

They stored TNT in them. I live 20 minutes away from there and use to hang out in them as kids in high school. We go fish there alot now in the ponds.

@porkturtle8321 2 жыл бұрын

Watch the video. He explains it.

@cynthiahansen9902 4 жыл бұрын

These bunkers look big enough to be houses. They are in great condition. Wait. What? You're a physics teacher?

@paulhetrick1759 5 жыл бұрын

What happened to the TNT factory ?

@rider660r 5 жыл бұрын

Well................WW2 ended

@abbysapples1225 6 жыл бұрын

Play a guitar or drum set in that first bunker.

@abbysapples1225 6 жыл бұрын

That reverb is outstanding acoustics.

@577buttfan 6 жыл бұрын

Id love to hear John Bonham play Moby Dick in there.

@danseeloff867 5 жыл бұрын

We live our lives thinking were special or we matter but in the end the only thing that remains is some stone sitting on the ground

@jna466 5 жыл бұрын

Dang it when did Margaret die

@micahlamilton5442 3 жыл бұрын

My teenage stomping grounds

@chelseydeetta2847 3 жыл бұрын

ITS SO SAD THAT THEY CAN'T MOW THE LAWN OR USE A WEED WACKER AROUND THE TUMB STONES. THEY DID IT TO ONE BUT OTHER OMITED.

@vikkinicholson2300 4 жыл бұрын

finally at 26:29 no graffiti....yes!!! would not spend the night in any bunker....too risky. enough people know they are around. ......best that no one knows.