10 Recent Images That Give A Rare Glimpse Inside A Centuries Old Abandoned Farm House In North Carolina
By Robin Jarvis|Updated on January 27, 2023(Originally published January 22, 2023)
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Robin Jarvis began writing for OnlyInYourState.com in 2015 and quickly advanced to a Senior Editor role. She's currently the Brand Manager and has a Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in Journalism with a minor in Marketing. Her career history includes long running appearances on radio and television. She also has served as publisher of Shades of Green Magazine and Design Lead on several print publications. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for more than three decades and currently resides in Charleston, SC. When she's not working, she loves playing guitar, painting, traveling, and spending time with family.
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Taking a drive into rural areas of the Tar Heel State can often mean passing by old abandoned homesteads that leave the mind to wander about the lives and energy that once graced the now tattered and worn properties. There’s something so haunting about a home that’s abandoned, not just sold or given to a new life but outright left to deteriorate. Under what circumstances would a person do that? Or, even more: How did the homes come to be empty in the first place? These abandoned places in North Carolina offer a fascinating perspective into the way the world used to be.
How many times have we driven down a lonely road only to encounter a home much like this one?
From a distance you may not even realize it's been abandoned, it just looks a bit run down, perhaps in need of some care. But upon closer inspection you realize that no one has been near this property in a long, long time.
It's still standing but hauntingly alone — and seemingly abandoned.
While the age of this old plantation home is unknown, a walk around the exterior gives indications that it was expanded at one point. And cinder blocks underneath show a reinforcement of the foundation.
It's a stark contrast to the way our buildings are built now. The wood and cinder block construction reveals a little of the history of the property and the way people would have made their homes years ago.
Inside, the shabby remains of a once modest farmhouse still provide a window into the lives of those who lived here. Tall ceilings and a large parlor indicate there was ample space for a sizable family.
But it's still possible to see some signs of life here. A modest fireplace mantle allows us to conjure up visions of embers glowing in the dark, keeping the occupants toasty on a cold winter's night.
Explorers investigate at their own risk. The home has been slowly deteriorating for years and the precise extent of the damage is unknown. Structures could cave in or give way at any moment so those looking to investigate any abandoned homes need to move very gingerly.
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In one large room, a tiny, seemingly hidden room with a small opening in the wall has had all of the flooring removed. We can't help but wonder if it was an attempt to keep explorers at bay from the hidden space.
But why was this secret chamber needed in the first place? It could have been as harmless as a hiding place for young children, or something much more serious.
Another, much more narrow set of stairs climbs to just above the hidden room.
If you want to see more and get a peek inside these walls, you can watch the video below from youtube user, Urban Exploring With Kappy:
It’s important to note the undisclosed location of this old homestead is vital for keeping it – and curious explorers – safe. If you recognize this old farmhouse, please don’t post its location in the comments.
