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 There I was, driving through the most isolated backroads of Alabama, when something unusual caught my eye. At first, it was a broken-down house—one of those places you don’t dare step into because your weight might be the final push that brings it all crashing down. But that wasn’t the real discovery. |  As I approached the overgrown, nearly hidden farmhouse, a sense of abandonment hung in the air. |  The journey to the A.K. Shaifer House, the site of the first skirmish of the Battle of Port Gibson, was as challenging as it was rewarding. |  Bethel Presbyterian Church in Port Gibson, Mississippi, was founded in 1824 by a group that split from the Bayou Pierre Presbyterian Church. |
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 The Bayou Pierre Presbyterian Church, founded in 1807, played a significant role in the early religious life of the Port Gibson area. |  The old jail in Lexington, Mississippi, indeed reflects a state of severe neglect and abandonment. |  In the early 20th century, this hospital was constructed with the support of a local charitable organization, the county, and the city. |  The historic Carrollton Jail, also known as the Old Carroll County Jail, is a significant landmark in Carrollton, Mississippi. |
 The train station in Winona, Mississippi, has a storied past tied closely to the town’s development. Established due to the construction of the railroad, the station played a crucial role in Winona’s growth and was integral to its business and trade activities. |  The Wisteria Hotel in Winona, Mississippi, is a historic landmark with a rich history dating back to its construction in 1910 by W.B. and Delia Van Kirk. Designed by renowned architect R.H. Hunt, this three-and-a-half-story Colonial Revival building became a bustling hub during the 1920s and 1930s, largely due to its proximity to the Illinois Central and Southern Railway lines. |  The abandoned school in Maben, Mississippi, known as the former Maben High School, has a rich history as an educational institution that served the local community for many years. |  The house at 501 Hooker St in Jackson, Mississippi, is nestled in a city brimming with historical significance and architectural heritage. |
Documenting the abandoned & forgotten before it's gone.
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