I love the poetry in places such as these....
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tombstone
This is one of my most favorite places. Every time I drive by this place, I always say "next time I am stopping".... And so today I finally did. The old chimney is the only thing left. Standing straight and proud as if it were a monument or a tombstone to lives (the laughter, happiness, tears, and sorrow) that filled the once present house.
I love the poetry in places such as these....
I love the poetry in places such as these....
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Lots of places like that scattered around in the mountains around here. Remains of old homesteads, miner's cabins, and old abandon mining claims. Lots of history if you know where to look. Even old town sites. The town of Deadwood once missed being the County Seat by 3 votes. All that remains now is the wreckage of 1 old cabin and bronze plaque mounted on a boulder proclaiming it to be the site of the old town.
ReplyDeleteleigh-you should try to find out a little history on the place- would be interesting to hear the story of the "chimney". someone around there must know. -----AGREE on the stories that walls and abandon farms could tell us. --------------Jim
ReplyDeleteAlways fills me with thoughts of peoples past when I see the run down remains of past habitation Leigh. Just like to sit amongst the ruins and let the fading spirits of lives gone by wash over me as I wonder at their lives and the challenges that they faced in their time on this earth. Definitely something special about these places and your photograph catches the atmosphere beautifully.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
John
Hi Leigh, thanks for the follow on my blog, my first comment on your blog. in the UK we have found many places like the "chimney".
ReplyDeleteAll have a story to tell and it's good to find out if possible how and why these came to be.
In Cornwall while hiking we found a small cluster of buildings that now belong to our "National Trust" and amongst the folliage were a row of derilict cottages. When we returned home we checked the history of "Port Quin" Port Quin was once a thriving fishing village on a par with Port Isaac, but in the great storm of 1698 the entire fishing fleet was destroyed, none of the fishermen of Port Quin returned alive, creating circa 24 widows. The families that were left all moved from Port Quin to Port Isaac, leaving the place deserted.
This place has a real sadness about it as you walk through the ruins and it would be good to know the history behind the "chimney"
Regards Alan.
Looks like it belongs there. Nice shot, Leigh. You've got a good eye.
ReplyDeleteGave me chills!
ReplyDeleteBeing a Christian, I guess I shouldn't say that such places have a "sacred" feel to me, but I suspect that you (and all who commented) know what I mean. Great photo, too!
ReplyDeleteNice chimney...they don't make them like they used to, do they?
ReplyDeleteI forgot you were in TN..it might take me a couple of days before I can sneak away to help you with your wood. I'll bring my gloves...and I don't smoke, so I'll be a good influence for your new project!!
Beautiful, I'm so glad you stopped in, it's easy to keep on going but when we take the time to stop, we're seldom disappointed.
ReplyDeleteAppealing photographs. You have a good eye.
ReplyDeleteYep, I'm with everyone else, we all want to know the history of the place. BAMM....and just like that...you've got a NEW project to work on! ha ha
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the feed back. The chimney isn't quite at my back door but I know a few people that live in that general area. I will poke around a bit and see if anyone knows anything about the place. I always wondered about its history as well.
ReplyDeleteKaren,
You know how I am with projects... I have a ton, most of which remain uncompleted! lol
Oh gosh this is so cool! ABANDONED PLACE! I want to know more about it too. Keep us posted if you find anything out. That's so awesome!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely ♥ this picture. Curiosity always knocks at the door of a place that no longer has one.
ReplyDeleteKasey,
ReplyDeleteI knew you would love it!
BeMistified,
"Curiosity always knocks at the door of a place that no longer has one" <- I like that. ;) And welcome to my blog. :)
I didn't mention it before, but that looks very similar to a chimney that used to stand along Route 47 several miles out of Parkersburg, WV.
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