The Signpost Forest outside the Visitor’s Center was our primary attraction in this windswept village. What began as a utilitarian signpost pointing the directions and mileage to key points along the new highway became a traveler’s tradition after some of the troops included signs pointing the ways to their hometowns in the States. Ever since, visitors to this otherwise unprepossessing town have been hanging their own signs, license plates, or whatever indications they could to leave evidence of their passing. KT and I wandered, trying to see who could find the most evidence of our home states. Then, we tried to find the sign that came closest to our actual hometowns. KT managed to find one for Reedsport, OR, but I was pleasantly surprised to find one from a town in my own little school district in Central PA. Anybody know which McGarveys from Irvona these may be?
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2 comments:
Seriously Irvona? that's awesome :-D
Hi i know the McGarveys cause it was my family who placed that sign. I was so shocked to see your blog mentioning us.
Are you from Irvona currently? My father is Ron McGarvey. If you'd like more info, email me at mjmirv@yahoo.com
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