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207 Liberty Pike
While we may not know exactly when this old house was built, we do know that it was once home to a member of the Peacock family, after whom the neighborhood was named. William J. Peacock, the first postmaster of Bell Buckle, was the father of Burrell Featherstun Peacock who lived in this very home.…
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202 High Street
If the walls of this old house could talk, they would have quite the story to tell. Built sometime before 1899, this Victorian has seen it all – from the days of Bell Buckle merchant W. H. Jamison and his wife Fannie, to the Fugitt family (who happen to be distant relatives to the town’s…
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112 Maple Street
This old home occupies a cozy little corner here in Bell Buckle. It was built in 1897 on land bought from Sawney Webb himself. This Victorian home has seen a lot over the years, including a major fire in 1911 that damaged the second story. But despite the damage, the house was saved and renovated.…
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112 Hinkle Hill Street
This old Bell Buckle home sits just about spittin’ distance from the railroad tracks. Trains have been click-clacking by since the day this home was built. It’s seen a lot in it’s day next to the tracks. While I’m not sure of the exact build date of the home, my guess would be between 1898…
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How Bell Buckle Got Its Name
After most folks learn that the name isn’t actually “BELT Buckle”, the very next thing they want to know is why it’s called Bell Buckle in the first place! The answer isn’t as cut and dry as we’d like it to be. In fact, way back in August of 1883, a man by the name…
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116 Hinkle Hill Street
Built sometime in the early 1900s, this blue beauty is located at the top of what’s now known as “Hinkle Hill”. It sits on land that belonged to A. D. Fugitt, like many of the homes on Hinkle Hill Street. Fugitt was the first merchant and founder of Bell Buckle. He owned a large amount…
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202 Hinkle Hill Street
This beautiful old home occupys a quiet little corner on Hinkle Hill. It dates back to the sale of a portion of land in 1897 that had belonged to A. D. Fugitt. Fugitt was the first merchant and more importantly, the founder of the town of Bell Buckle. After his death in early 1897, his…
