A historic home has its best chance for preservation when the owners appreciate the quality of materials, the craftsmanship, and embodied energy that went into the construction. However, not all historic homes are lucky enough to fall into the hands of owners who are willing to properly maintain them. Constructed in the mid-19th century, this imposing antebellum plantation was built for a wealthy planter. The grand Greek Revival mansion was designed by a prominent New England architect who also designed the local county courthouse and several residences. After one year of marriage, the planter’s wife suddenly became ill and passed away. Although he remarried and had children, his heart was forever broken. It is said the house was constructed immediately after his second marriage as he wanted to bestow upon his second wife everything he did not have the opportunity to provide his first bride.
The planter’s ancestry can be traced as far back as the beginning of the United States; with his grandfather serving in the Revolutionary War and his father in the War of 1812. When the Civil War broke out, it is no surprise he left his home to serve. After his death, the property was sold to an illustrious banker around the turn of the 20th century and has remained in the family ever since.
Described as wealthy and eccentric, the current owners opened an antique store nearby in the 1970s, eventually moving the business into the house where they sold pieces from personal collection and from other local estates. The property has been vacant since the store closed over twenty years ago. Some of the antiques left inside are original to the home. A severe storm swept through the town several years ago, destroying the roof of the stately mansion. After the storm, the owners waited over a year to replace the roof. During that time, the outside elements buckled many of the plaster walls and ceilings exacerbating the already damaged property. The house has never undergone any restoration. With no plans for the once opulent home, locals speculate a complicated ongoing family matter may be the cause for the property to remain abandoned.
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There is a similar place near Bostwick, GA called the Nolan Crossroads. https://www.georgiatrust.org/places-in-peril/nolan-crossroads/
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Don’t know why, but the Nolan Plantation really interested me?
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That final photo with the ivy behind the car is great. Must have been a wonderful home for a short time. Thank you.
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I would like to know would they sell this house im looking for on I can fix up like this one thank you.
Tony Mags
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Good to hear from you. What state is this plantation in? Im in the market to purchase on. . Is there a number to contact you and get more information on the plantation .Thank you sandra
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Sandra, In order to deter vandalism and theft, the location of the plantation will not be disclosed. It is not for sale.
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I’m sure someone who restores cars would love to get that Continental. From what I can tell, it looks like it’s either a 1968/69 Lincoln Continental.
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It is a 1969 Lincoln Continental limousine!
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Absolutely beautiful, a true testament to history that’s slowly disappearing. If those walls could talk!
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If those walls could talk they would be screaming from the inhumane torture and rape of the enslaved people that suffered there!
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Walls can’t talk or scream and there are no such things as ghosts and goblins and there is no one under the bed, grow up.
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I am sorry that there are arrogant imbeciles like Steven who can’t seem to resist the urge to flaunt their ignorance and ill manners on public forums in attempt to make others feel as miserable as they. His comments are undoubtedly rooted in hate and fear, clearly revealing his fear and hatred of Black people, his fear of the dead, his fear of the unexplained, and his fear of his own vulnerability and weak and fragile masculinity. I’m sure shame is also reflected here, most likely the shame surrounding his adult incontinence which is triggered by his fear of ghosts.
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Great photos.
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I wondered about that when I saw how the door opened! Great find.
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How beautiful it must have been. How sad. ❤️
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How beautiful this must have been. So sad. ❤️
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Are any of these homes for sale
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Sometimes, it all just depends on the property. This house is not currently for sale.
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It is an absaloute shame the family would rather fight amongst themselves then come together, fix the home, sell it and split the money… or just sell the home as it to a person who would desire to fix it up!!!
People are so petty
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Is this property available
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No, not at the moment.
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Hello, I’m working on building a replica of something similar that has been demolished. I’m looking for something to help me with scale…do you have any idea what any of the dimensions are?
Thank you for documenting and sharing such great photos!
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What an amazing property! When you look at the quality of the workmanship of the homes, the lighting and furnishings, almost everything was an individual work of art! No cookie-cutter homes, furniture. etc. Even though today a great deal of these properties are sitting vacant, abandoned or shuttered it breaks my heart these properties could be incredibly beautiful, viable and useful homes/properties families could be enjoying. Most everyone knows the toll it taken on vacant/abandoned homes/properties.
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This home, however once great back in its shining era, is a total mess on the inside. I’m surprised @ Abandoned Southeast that you were able to get the pictures you did get. But I do “thank” you for sharing.
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Sadly, it is a mess. When a storm damaged the roof, the owner waited over a year to repair the roof so water severely damaged the upstairs plaster walls and ceilings which has since fallen in several places. There are antiques in the house today that were there when it was photographed for HABS in the 1930s. It is a real treasure wasting away.
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Yes I would love to be on your email list. Also I will check out your book on Amazon.
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