Gravestone Iconography in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

This research covers trends in gravestone iconography in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, from the mid-1700s to the late 1800s. The images chosen to be depicted on gravestones change over time as culture, religion, and current events influence society. Gravestone iconography is used to communicate the public's attitude towards death and the afterlife as well as depict how historical events such as the Great Awakening and the Civil War impacted society on an emotional and cultural level.

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Work Title Gravestone Iconography in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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Creators
  1. Laine Rigel
Keyword
  1. Penn State York Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishments
  2. Undergraduate Research
License CC BY 4.0 (Attribution)
Work Type Poster
Acknowledgments
  1. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Joy Giguere
Publication Date April 10, 2025
Related URLs
  1. https://www.york.psu.edu/academics/special-programs/exhibition-of-undergraduate-research
Deposited April 11, 2025

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    April 11, 2025 16:04 by tlr15

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    Keyword
    • Penn State York Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishments, Undergraduate Research
    Related URLs
    • https://www.york.psu.edu/academics/special-programs/exhibition-of-undergraduate-research
    Description
    • This research covers trends in gravestone iconography in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, from the mid-1700s to the late 1800s. The images chosen to be depicted on gravestones change over time as culture, religion, and current events influence society. Gravestone iconography is used to communicate the public's attitude towards death and the afterlife as well as depict how historical events such as the Great Awakening and the Civil War impacted society on an emotional and cultural level.
    Publication Date
    • 2025-04-10
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    April 11, 2025 16:06 by tlr15

    Acknowledgments
    • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Joy Giguere
  • Added Creator Laine Rigel

    April 11, 2025 16:06 by tlr15

  • Added Lancaster County Gravestone Iconography_Laine Rigel.pdf

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    • https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    April 11, 2025 16:08 by tlr15

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