Human Remains Discovered at Hood Mansion

Human remains have been discovered at the historic Hood Mansion in Limerick Township, Pennsylvania. The remains are believed to belong to John McClellan Hood, his wife Elizabeth, and their children Washington and Montgomery. The discovery was made during recent archaeological digs commissioned by the Eastern Pennsylvania Preservation Society (EPPS). The mansion, built in 1834 and linked to the Underground Railroad, is threatened by a redevelopment plan to build warehouses on the property, which could erase the Hood family history. The EPPS hopes to negotiate with the property developer to preserve the mansion and the burial grounds. Meanwhile, vandalism and grave robbing over the years have already led to the relocation of most Hood family remains to Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery.