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If
you’ve ever visited Devil’s Den then you’ve surely noticed the large boulder at the extreme right of the boulder den that resembles a duck. While its official
name is Table Rock, it is of course also known as Duck Rock for obvious
reasons. What you may not know is that this behemoth, along with its supporting rocks,
offers one of many entrances to the inner sanctum of the den. This is kind of a
love/hate situation because it’s really cool to pose beneath a gargantuan
boulder that has stood in place for millions of years, yet it’s also terrifying
for that very same reason. Be warned that it’s really narrow in here and you’ll
probably twist your ankle, so I’m not advocating going climbing, but if you
want to stand here you’ll definitely get a new perspective.
**HONORED TODAY**
CPT. GEORGE C. THOMPSON
Co. F, 69TH
Pennsylvania Infantry
Died July 03, 1863
Cpt.
Thompson was born in Ireland, though his date of birth is uncertain. He was a
coal dealer and enlisted in September 1861, bidding farewell to wife Ann (a
second marriage) and four children. He previously served in the 24TH
Pennsylvania Infantry. Cpt. Thompson suffered a head wound at Gettysburg and
died soon after. He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery in Philadelphia.
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