Today is Good Friday and our contribution to the Holy day is this photo of crosses. These crosses are scattered throughout the southeast and most sets have been erected within a day's drive from Greensboro. We thought you might be interested in knowing about them as, likely, you have seen them somewhere in driving to and from our wonderful city!
The Reverend Bernard Coffindaffer of West Virginia began erecting the crosses in 1984. By the time of his death in 1993, 1,842 trios of crosses had been installed in 29 US states and in the Philippines. One hundred and six of them are in North Carolina. Coffindaffer spent over 3 million dollars on this project. Likely, if you live in Greensboro and travel this holiday season, you will see a set of these crosses along the side of the road.
Notice that the center cross is yellow and the other two, blue. Often, they are installed on heavily wooded mountaintops and we always wondered how on earth the Rev. Coffindaffer reached the upper ridges with them. One day, we saw this set near a gas station on US 19 in West Virginia and stopped to get a first hand look and to snap this photo. As you can see, the crosses are beginning to look worn and in need of a coat of paint. We wanted to share them on Skywatch Friday.
I do love this, the crosses against the blue sky with very puffy clouds!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and, yes, I am going to bed now knowing I got my entry in.
I'll begin more of my "rounds" tomorrow!
Happy SWF!!!!
Thanks again!
Posted by: Dot O | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Perfect picture for Good Friday.
Posted by: Sally in WA | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Greatpost for SWF at Easter and so interesting too.
Posted by: Brit Gal Sarah | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 12:56 AM
Great post to commemorate Good Friday, looking forward for the Easter.
Posted by: Ordinary Biscuit | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 07:03 AM
I look forward each morning to opening your blog. Yesterday, I thought of you as we drove past a little church and babbling brook and wished I traveled with my camera. Think I might, but you are the best. So enjoying all you share. Thanks for "taking" us with you.
June
Posted by: June | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 07:06 AM
Perfect shot for Good Friday.
Posted by: Secret Mom Thoughts | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 07:11 AM
I've seen them everywhere. All I can say is, "Lest we forget."
Posted by: Bill B. | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 07:17 AM
Very striking. Nice composition and light. I like how the colour starts to come of the blue crosses.
Posted by: bim | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 07:37 AM
That's a beautiful shot and perfect for SkyWatch on Good Friday. I hope you have a happy Easter.
Posted by: Carver | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Those are perfect for todays sky watch! Clever, and well done :)
Happy easter :)
Posted by: Lene | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 08:57 AM
a perfect shot for good friday...like it very much.
Posted by: Erin | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 09:09 AM
Beautiful and interesting! Indeed, perfect for Skywatch and Good Friday. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Diane C. | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Wonderful picture for today!
God bless you
Léia
Posted by: Léia | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 02:16 PM
It is the perfect image for this Easter Skywatch and an extremely beautiful image.
Posted by: babooshka | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 02:55 PM
Very appropriate for this day. Thanks for visiting my Journal. Some of our family members lived in Greensboro.
Posted by: Lori Skoog | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Thanks for stopping by Monastery Daily Photo and alerting me to the other Good Friday posts on Skywatch. Your post is really interesting. I'm glad to know about the three crosses. I haven't seen them out here in the West. I hope to someday. Happy Easter!
Posted by: FA | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Now this is a fascinating post. Both for what the reverend did and achieved, and also the fact that he got a set here! I wonder where it's installed…
I hope that his project wasn't in vain. I've met a few people who were more than willing to celebrate Easter with bunnies and eggs, but had no idea what it was all about :(
Posted by: Hilda | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 09:09 PM
That was a great post for today. Thanks for visiting my Nebraska SWF post. We were in your area June of 2007, when we drove to the Outer Banks. Do you go there? I would go again if I lived as close as you, but am thankful we got to go experience the ocean. God's creation is awesome!
Posted by: Sue | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 09:54 PM
What an appropriate photo for Easter. Thanks for sharing this one.
Posted by: 2sweetnsaxy | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Very appropriate! Happy Easter!!
Posted by: naturegirl | Friday, April 10, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Now that was some history with those crosses. Great scene.
Posted by: chrome3d | Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Thanks for stopping my blog today. Your photo of the crosses isgreat! I'm glad I stopped by and saw them. Happy Easter.
Posted by: Lisa | Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Shalom. Yes, I had seen your Good Friday post and even went to your website-link to learn about this project. Very interesting.
Posted by: Dina | Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 09:41 AM
The crosses looks dramatic against the blue sky, love the composition! Greetings from MC.
Posted by: Carraol | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 03:36 AM