Something to Brag About?

I happened across this fine monument while looking for the old cemetery in Hadley, MA. It stands in the front yard of a cute little house on a lovely little street.

I suppose if someone famous had been born in my house, I wouldn't mind a sign commemorating the event. But a 2-ton quartz boulder for Joseph Hooker? I didn't think anyone liked him that much.

Someone spent good money on this.

Hadley, MA

near corner of West St. and Cemetery Rd.