What Was Discovered In This Mississippi Cottage Will Astonish You
In 2012, the National Geographic Channel launched a reality series called “Abandoned.” The series followed three men as they traveled to abandoned properties across the country, searching for antiques and other one-of-a-kind items. Eventually, the men made their way to Mississippi, where they rummaged around a property that had been abandoned for over a decade. After a bit of searching, the men came up with some pretty impressive (and surprising) finds.
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The episode was filmed in Fulton, which is located in the northeastern part of the state. Fulton was incorporated in 1837, and the abandoned property shown in the episode was actually one of the first settlements in the area. The property is so old, in fact, it doesn’t even have an address.
They lived on the farm for years; however, the family eventually grew tired of the financial struggles that came along with pioneer life, and shortly after World War II, moved away.
In the episode, the cameras follow the men as they rummage through three abandoned buildings on the property – a barn, cabin, and cottage. While in the cabin, the group found an antique spinning wheel, dating back centuries. The cottage turned up some real treasures as well, including an Edison phonograph from 1903 and an antique Windsor ice box, which was a common item before the refrigerator.
The cottage also contained the most shocking find of all – a top secret Boeing B52 Manual, dated July 1953. The restricted manual belonged to a member of the Owens family, who served in the military.
Check out the entire episode in the video below.
It’s mind-blowing to think about all of the treasures that could be hiding in abandoned homes all across the state! What’d you think about these finds?
Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
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