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The Right of Way House

Right of Way House

This little house sits almost on top of a rural highway. A large vehicle like a semi-truck would have a difficult time pulling in front of the house and not remaining on the road. That could be part of why it was abandoned.
Half of the house is sagging and a car shed next to it has already collapsed. The floor is in horrible condition, the upstairs is seeping into the downstairs, and I don’t think this old place has many more years in it.
I’ve only found a little information about it, and I won’t include any names. But, it seems based on land ownership this place was a farm and kept in the same family for at least 112 years. Current owner is an LLC that could very well be some sort of heirs of that family.

An abandoned house partially hidden among tall trees and dense underbrush.
An abandoned house with a sagging roof, broken windows, and a chimney, surrounded by overgrown trees and bushes.
An open doorway leading into a cluttered and abandoned room, with visible debris and overgrown ivy around the entrance.
Close-up of an old wooden house with an open window, surrounded by bare branches and pine cones.
Close-up of a weathered telephone network interface box mounted on a wooden surface, with visible moss and deterioration.
An abandoned, weathered wooden house covered with vines and surrounded by dense foliage.
An abandoned room with dark wooden walls, featuring a partially visible yellow couch and remnants of furniture, illuminated by natural light coming through dusty windows.
A cluttered interior of an abandoned room featuring wooden walls, a doorway, and a curtain, with clothes hanging and debris scattered on the floor.
A cluttered and dusty room floor covered with dried leaves, various discarded papers, a shoe, and household items.
An abandoned room with partially open windows, revealing a view of trees outside. The floor is covered in debris, and an old, tilted piano is visible along with a yellow couch.
Cluttered room filled with boxes, debris, and assorted items scattered on the floor.
An interior view of a deteriorating hallway in an abandoned house, featuring exposed wooden beams, debris scattered across the floor, and a sheer lace curtain partially covering an entrance.
A cluttered and damaged interior space of an abandoned room with scattered debris, broken furniture, and peeling walls.
Interior of a dilapidated room with exposed walls, broken furniture, and a window overlooking overgrown vegetation outside.
An interior view of a damaged room showing exposed wooden beams, dislodged ceiling materials, and a partially collapsed wall with a window.
Interior of a dilapidated room with a worn mattress and debris scattered around, sunlight streaming through a broken window.
A cluttered, dimly lit room featuring worn clothing hanging on a wooden rack, a stained mattress, and visible damage to the ceiling and walls, indicative of neglect.
An abandoned room featuring a brick fireplace with peeling walls and a damaged wooden structure. Debris and old materials are scattered around, with a view of an outside area through an opening in the wall.
An abandoned kitchen with disheveled cabinets, a cluttered countertop, and sunlight streaming through a dirty window, revealing a view of a wooded area outside.
A partially collapsed doorway leading outside, surrounded by fallen leaves and overgrown vegetation.
Interior of a dilapidated room with exposed wooden beams, a broken window, and debris scattered on the floor. A fireplace is visible on one wall, and greenery can be seen outside.
Interior view of a dilapidated house with exposed wooden beams, a brick fireplace, and debris scattered on the floor. The room shows signs of neglect with peeling walls and clutter.
An old newspaper page featuring a partially completed crossword puzzle titled 'The Daily Commuter Puzzle,' with articles about historical events and figures visible around it.
An old newspaper featuring the date Sunday, December 1, 1991, partially folded and showing a headshot of a man along with an article about Dalian, China.

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2 responses to “The Right of Way House”

  1. Andy Brown Avatar
    Andy Brown

    You are braver than I am to go in that house.

    Reply
  2. michael roeth Avatar
    michael roeth

    love to hear the history of this house, hope it was a happy home🤗

    Reply

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