Bethel Church was organized in 1826, although this building was completed in the 1840s. This church also was founded by Jeremiah Chamberlain. |
Chamberlain-Hunt Academy. Founded in 1879, again by Jeremiah Chamberlain, as a boys prep school, it is still in operation today as a Christian Military Academy, one of only 3 left in the U.S. |
This is an old stove. See the two burners on each side with the oven in between? This was a display at Grand Gulf Military Park. |
Grand Gulf, MS, was once a thriving port town. It consisted of about 60 waterfront blocks, several hospitals, many churches and lots of businesses to support the cotton being transported down the river. But by the 1860s yellow fever had claimed many of the prominent town leaders, then the flooding of the Mississippi River destroyed over 55 blocks of waterfront stores and businesses. The town never recovered and now all that is left is a few ruins. But it was an important site during the Civil War. The Confederates could keep control of the river, but they abandoned the site when Grant attacked on his way to Vicksburg.
This old submarine was used to transport whiskey during prohibition. I would not have wanted to take my chances in this small craft. |
Now the homes around Grand Gulf are built on top of stilts. Many are simply trailer homes up on a platform. I assume they have boats somewhere for when the water floods. |
1 comment:
Good idea putting the mobile on a platform. Probably helps with the bugs and snakes and other critters, too.
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