Red Ash Island Hidden History Highlights

Description

Discover the hidden history of Red Ash Island, a place that was once used to quarantine people during a smallpox epidemic. Gravestones of the people who died during the smallpox outbreak, along with victims from multiple mine disasters, can still be found on the island today.

Duration

2 minutes, 44 seconds

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