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The Thomason-Ponder House
I shared a look at this house’s porch in my stories last week and you guys wanted to see this whole place, so here it is!This is the Thomason-Ponder House in Madison, Georgia. It was built in the 1840s, presumably as a wedding present from Adam Saffold to his daughter, Anna. (can we bring back…
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The Pink House, South Carolina
If you’ve ever been to Charleston, you may have seen this beautiful old pink place. Here’s a little history for you. This pink beauty is one of the oldest structures in the state of South Carolina and the second oldest structure in Charleston after the Colonel William Rhett House. The date by which it was…
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Daniel House in Augusta, GA
The Daniel House in Augusta, Georgia was built in 1875. Zachariah Daniel was a successful grocer in town. The home is one of the best examples of Second Empire architecture in Augusta. P.S. – y’all gone have to forgive me for the trash can and box out front, it was trash day. 🤷♀️
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Historic Town Was Once Louisiana Capitol
Let’s head back on down to Louisiana on this Saturday to a small town named Donaldsonville. With a population of only about 6700 people, it’s not very big. But from 1829 to 1831, this small town was known as the capitol of Louisiana. It is also known as the place where the first African American…
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Historic Madison, GA Home Dates to 1840
Sometimes I’m surprised when I go to research a home to discover how old it is! This old house in Madison, Georgia was built in 1840. That makes it 183 years old! I don’t think it looks a day over 100. ❤
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Holly Springs “Cedarhurst”
There are just some houses that absolutely stun me and this is one of them! Cedarhurst is an 1857 Gothic Revival located in Holly Springs, Mississippi. In its 160 or so years, its only had 2 owners up until a couple of years ago when it sold to a third owner. It was built for…
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Old Farmhouse Will Have New Life
I found this old farmhouse while out driving around Tennessee a few weeks ago. I was grateful to have gotten to speak with one of the men who works the farm of its 180 acres. He told me that this belonged to the granddad of the current owner. While it may look a little rough…
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Beautiful Georgetown Victorian
Give me alllllll the towns with trees that frame the houses! Have you ever been to Georgetown, South Carolina? If you haven’t, you’re missing out!This Victorian was built in 1894. It’s one of 4 homes known as the “sisters”. They were all built to be used as overflow for guests staying at the hotel across…
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Historic Yellow Augusta Home
The DeLaigle House in Augusta, Georgia was built in 1873 for Mary Clark DeLaigle, widow of cotton broker and Confederate veteran, Louise DeLaigle. It was constructed by master architect, William Henry Goodrich.Mary is known in Augusta folk lore as the subject of the last duel ever fought in this area. Charles Dawson Tilley, her tenant,…
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Natchez House with Iconic Tower
I call the tower room!This beautiful home in Natchez, Mississippi lies in the Upriver Historic District. Most of the homes in this district were built between 1886 and 1925. This one was finished by 1901. As you can tell, I love the tower and those criss-cross windows!
