Eventually, Johnny Appleseed’s activities became a hot topic of conversation among the settlers. He was known for wearing eccentric clothing, such as sacks with holes cut out for his arms.
He was also very religious and followed the teachings of the obscure Swedenborgian Church. One detail that does seem to fall in line with the folktale is that Johnny insisted on treating all creatures and animals with kindness.
Johnny Appleseed died from the “winter plague” in Indiana during the year 1845. It is said that was the only occasion he had ever gotten sick in his life. At the time of his death, he had become something of a hero.
Most of his trees are gone today as a result of the Prohibition era. They were destroyed so they could no longer be used for hard cider. But the memory of Johnny Appleseed and his sack of apples still stands strong.
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