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Just a stone's throw from Spencer Road in Hickory, NC, a long-abandoned cemetery holds the stories of one of Catawba County's earliest pioneer families. Overlooked by the daily rush of people...
The Old Sheldon Church, once known as Prince William's Parish Church, stands as a testament to the resilience of South Carolina's history. Built in the 1750’s in a Greek Revival style, the church...
To honor our fallen heroes, this story highlights the experiences of two World War II veterans. One soldier continues to live at the age of 101, a testament to the sacrifice of another who, at...
Bolch/Bolick Cemetery
Just a stone's throw from Spencer Road in Hickory, NC, a long-abandoned cemetery holds the stories of...
Sheldon Church Ruins
The Old Sheldon Church, once known as Prince William's Parish Church, stands as a testament to the resilience...
2nd Lt. Fred Brewer
To honor our fallen heroes, this story highlights the experiences of two World War II veterans. One soldier...
Infiltrating Alcatraz
Mr. Nanney was the first property owner I ever interviewed almost ten years ago. Up until I met him,...
The McLendon Cabin
When Joel McLendon came to Moore County in 1758 to claim his grant of 200 acres, he selected a slope...
The Old Scotch Graveyard
“In this graveyard, the earliest settlers sleep: the old man and infant child lie side by side, emphasizing...
Randolph Macon College
Even though these particular ruins suggest otherwise, Randolph Macon College is the oldest college still...
Thistle Ghost Town
The only evidence that remains of a once bustling railroad town is this single homestead, half submerged...
Studebaker Commander
Produced by the Studebaker Corporation from 1927 to 1966, the Commander was a popular model known for...
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
Lutheranism had been established in Davie County, North Carolina prior to the Revolutionary War. The...
MEET THE ARTIST
I’m Laura, a photographer, genealogist, and writer dedicated to uncovering the stories of abandoned places. With over 900 homes photographed since 2015 across multiple states, I blend the visual artistry of photography with the intriguing investigative work of genealogy to breathe life back into forgotten family histories.
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