Near Springs in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Baughman Rocks
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019
1. Baughman Rocks Marker
Inscription.
Baughman Rocks. . Henry Baughman-an ill-tempered man-and his two sons, were searching the fields for lost cows. The father became angry with his youngest son, August, who was slowing the search. The father struck him with a stick, knocking him unconscious. Henry, thinking his son was dead, hid the body amongst what is now called BAUGHMAN ROCKS. Later, returning to the site, he could not find the body. On the testimony of his eldest son, Henry was tried, convicted, and served a term for second-degree murder. What happened to August remains a mystery to this day.
Henry Baughman-an ill-tempered man-and his two
sons, were searching the fields for lost cows. The
father became angry with his youngest son, August, who
was slowing the search. The father struck him with
a stick, knocking him unconscious. Henry, thinking
his son was dead, hid the body amongst what is now
called BAUGHMAN ROCKS. Later, returning to the
site, he could not find the body. On the testimony
of his eldest son, Henry was tried, convicted,
and served a term for second-degree murder. What
happened to August remains a mystery to this day.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.
Location. 39° 47.158′ N, 79° 10.596′ W. Marker is near Springs, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. Marker is on S. Wolf Rock Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury PA 15558, United States of America. Touch for directions.
(within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Baughman Rocks (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springs.
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019
2. Baughman Rocks Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019
3. Baughman Rocks Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019
4. Baughman Rocks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.