This barn is part of a farm that was started in 1866. It was run for many years as the County Poor Farm. There was a huge house where people could live, and they worked on the farm. It later was used as a place for people who were mentally challenged to live and work. In recent years, the house was taken down and the farm was not being used. The county renovated the buildings and made hiking and equestrian trails on the 228 acres of land.
I think it's a beautiful barn!
I've linked up with Barn Charm at Bluff Area Daily. Stop over there to see lots of great barns,
I think it's a beautiful barn!
I've linked up with Barn Charm at Bluff Area Daily. Stop over there to see lots of great barns,
19 comments:
This is a wonderful barn...it is the second one I have seen this round of barn charm that I would love to live in!
Beautiful barn- one of the largest I've seen! Red barns always get my attention!
It is really beautiful. If this will be torn down it would be a shame. Good thing that they make it useful and people could enjoy it. Kids should see what is a real barn not from the book or from facebook game hehehehe. Thanks for sharing.
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awesome--I didn't know there were hiking trails there. That is cool what they did with the place.
What a gorgeous barn! It's being maintained so well with fresh paint and everything looking so good. A fine shot and wonderful post for Barn Charm.
It is a beautiful example of its kind--so glad the county is keeping it up. You're blessed to have it.:)
That is one tall barn. It is great to see one in such good shape - and being used (for something!)
It's fabulous. And what a wonderful history of giving!
Awesome, this one is in beautiful shape!
Great barn with lots of charm. Happy to hear that its still serving a purpose!
I know I saw & read this post yesterday & I could have sworn I commented... I don't know what's happening to my mind! LoL! =0
It's such a beautiful barn... I know I commented yesterday & said that I was sorry they couldn't have saved the house, but I was glad they saved the barn & are taking such terrific care of it!!! =)
That is a big beautiful barn with a great story (o:
I like your pictures here. I love taking pictures, but seem to have bad luck with my cameras. lol
love this barn picture !!!
That is one super nice barn.
We used to have what was locally called, "The Poor House" and it was a farm run by people who had made it their home. It was a "county home" and was always an excellent set of buildings and farming practices were excellent. I think it has fallen on hard times and not sure it is still in operation.
That is a gorgeous barn. Makes me wonder what the house looked like.
I love to drive by farms that are well kept and freshly painted! That is a gorgeous barn!
Love the contrast and colors, Mari. It's beautiful. You don't see many of these in South Alabama.
Hi Mari -
I love that barn photo. It speaks volumes.
Thank you
What a beautiful barn. Love this picture!
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