Historic Sites Across the Southern States
Antebellum Home in Danger of Demolition
This massive home started as a modest log cabin and was the first permanent structure in the village. Today, it sits empty and in danger of being demolished.
All That Remains of Powelton Village
This sleepy crossroads in rural Georgia used to be an important town along well-traveled travel routes. But today, very little remains of the community.
Catholic Church founded by Scots-Irish Immigrants in rural Virginia No Longer Stands
Founded in rural Virginia in 1875 by Scotch-Irish immigrants, this church would close 100 years after it was founded.
Methodist Church on the National Historic Register
Built in 1873, this Methodist Church served the town of Ridgeway for 100 years before finally closing its doors for good in 1980.
Tales from the Texas Frontier
Today you can visit the historic park at this Texas frontier town that once hosted Comanche, cattlemen, gunslingers, and Buffalo Soldiers.
Schoolhouse in South Georgia
This modest building served as both a school and church for a rural Georgia community.
Early Church Building Leans Closer to Obscurity
This old church stands at a quiet rural crossroads in North Florida where it once served a community of farmers. And while its current condition is a sad one, I am happy to report that its congregation still meets nearby in a more modern building.
For Sale | Historic House and Tavern in North Carolina
This historic home and tavern in North Carolina dates to 1804 and undoubtedly holds some fascinating tales. And although its been empty for years, it might have another chance if a willing preservationist steps up!
Rural Doctors Office and Farmhouse in South Georgia
This home and the adjacent building once served as a farmhouse and doctors office for a rural farming community in South Georgia.
Historic Schoolhouse in Florida Sits Empty After Years of Service
Built in 1908 for students in a rural Florida community, this school served has served many purposes over the years.
Early 1900s Schoolhouse is Put Out to Pasture
Built in the 1920s, this South Carolina schoolhouse was quickly put out to pasture where it still sits today.
Crossroads Farmhouse Condemned in Georgia
This farmhouse in Georgia started out as a log cabin in the 1850s, growing over time to accommodate an important local family.
For Sale | Antebellum Cottage in North Carolina Looking for New Owners
Built in 1850, this antebellum cottage is for sale in a small North Carolina town with a fascinating story.
Historic Georgia Mansion Inspired by a Dream
The first portion of this massive home in Georgia was built in 1894 and expanded 10 years later after the owner had a vision of it in a dream.
For Sale | The Louisiana House that Took a Ride Down the River
Known as “The House that Took a Trip Down the River,” this impressive Louisiana mansion is for sale in Plaquemine, LA- Iberville Parish.
Masonic Lodge Serves Community for 170 Years
A Masonic Lodge was founded here in 1852 and still meets to this day.
Florida House Designed by Ship Builders
Built in 1887, this Florida house was designed by ship builders who built the steamboats for the Ocklawaha River nearby.
Lost to Fire: Historic Florida Home from Citrus Era Burns
This Florida house from the 1880s was lost to fire in 2021.
Georgia Mansion and the Croatan Indians
This house was built in the 1890s by one of the wealthiest men in Georgia at that time.
Turpentine Tenants: Forgotten Florida Agricultural Industry
Built in the early 1900s for workers on a turpentine farm, these cabins have been lovingly kept up over all these years.
Antebellum Alabama Church Abandoned
This antebellum Alabama church was built in the 1830s but was abandoned long ago. Today, a new spirit inhabits it’s walls.
How to Clean Grave Markers
If you’ve ever wondered how to clean grave markers at old burial sites, this article will answer your questions!
Massive Home was Moved by Logs to Florida Springs Location
The Morgan-Townsend House was built in the 1890s and moved by logs to a site overlooking a picturesque Florida spring
North Carolina Church founded in 1839 along the Great Wagon Road
Early settlers to North Carolina established this Lutheran Church in 1839 in Davie County along the Great Wagon Road
Historic Country Store lost in Hurricane Michael
This old store stood in the Florida panhandle from 1890 until 2018 when it was destroyed by Hurricane Michael
This Georgia Farmhouse Started as a Log Cabin
Built in the late 1700s, this log cabin home was expanded over time to accommodate a growing family in rural Georgia.
Legendary Local BBQ Joint Still a Roadside Landmark
This roadside Georgia BBQ hut was legendary amongst locals but is closed today.
Georgia Tenant Cabin from the Turpentine Days
Built in the 1920s, this Georgia tenant cabin was used to house farmers on an expansive turpentine operation
Historic Whistlestop Served Community in Many Ways
It might look forlorn today but at one point, this brick building offered important services to the rural community that once surrounded it.
Family General Store Closed Since the 1980s
This store served a small but vibrant community that emerged when a sawmill was constructed nearby in the 1870s.
For Sale | Historic Farmhouse in North Carolina Sits Empty and For Sale
This farmhouse from 1889 holds the stories of a family that helped build its surrounding community. Today it sits empty and is for sale.
South Carolina Home Holds 200 years of history within its walls
A modest two-room log cabin was built here in the 1820s and expanded over time.
Early Methodist Church Served Community for 100 Years
A congregation started meeting here in the 1840s and by the 1920s, had built this church which stands empty today.
