Drumsville business district was concentrated primarily on the northeast side
of the base of Little Mountain near Mountain Creek and the T-Junction of roads
known today as Mathis Church Road at Little Mountain Road. That's a distance
of about . . . — — Map (db m240774) HM
Built in 1834, two congregations shared the log-built Haas Church:
Reformed Presbyterian and Lutheran. These different faiths shared
a worship space because building materials were costly and families
couldn't afford time away from their farms. . . . — — Map (db m240703) HM
Researchers estimate between 180 and 300 total interments in
Haas Cemetery. Of the identified individuals buried here,
45% passed away before the age of 18
21% lived to be age 70 or older
34 was the average age upon passing
. . . — — Map (db m240757) HM
Although the son of a Tory he chose the cause of
American independence. In 1776 he was hanged
by a band of Tories from a nearby tree. The
body was prepared for burial by Simon Haas and
interred here – the beginning of this cemetery.
Three years . . . — — Map (db m240770) HM
During the early stages of the American Revolution divided
loyalties often erupted in violence. In 1776, neighbors
supporting the British monarchy hanged 15-year-old Patriot
Isaac Wise not far from where you stand today. Fellow Patriot
Simon . . . — — Map (db m240754) HM
