10 Staggering Photos Of An Abandoned Mansion Hiding In Mississippi
Mississippi is full of perfectly preserved mansions from the past. There are also a few that haven’t been so well maintained – and Mount Holly is one of them. The massive mansion was once dubbed “one of the finest examples of Italianate architecture in the state;” however today, it sits in shambles, slowly deteriorating. Take a look:
Mount Holly Plantation is situated near Lake Washington in the tiny town of Hollandale.
Built in the late 1850s, the massive mansion was once a notable piece of architecture. It’s since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Before meeting its demise, Mount Holly was owned by the Foote family for many generations, beginning in the 1880s. The family’s most prominent member was Shelby Foote, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
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.
