Grave of Timothy Clark Smith VT
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Description: The grave of Timothy Clark Smith in Vermont is a unique and eerie testament to the 19th-century fear of being buried alive. Smith, who passed away in 1893, was so concerned about the possibility of premature burial that he designed his own grave with a special feature: a window. This window, located at the head of his grave, was intended to allow light into the coffin and provide a view of his face, ensuring that if he were mistakenly buried alive, he could signal for help. The grave, located in Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven, Vermont, has since become a point of fascination and a macabre tourist attraction, drawing visitors intrigued by Smith's unusual precaution and the morbid history it represents.