Abandoned Farms & Forgotten Community in Rural Georgia (Farmhouse Ruins, Abandoned Church and More)

An abandoned farm, the ruins of a farmhouse, an abandoned church, and an old community cemetery.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Beautiful rural Georgia. This is also a good video to give you an idea of what this channel is all about. At its heart Sidestep Adventures is my documentation of my love of the rural South. From wide open farm land to dirt roads to abandoned farms and communities that now only exist in quickly fading memory. This is Georgia, and our history, as I see it. Support Sidestep Adventures: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures Announcing the new Patreon members only Facebook group! Visit our Patreon for more details..... My flashlights: bit.ly/2ZkatOt Wukong Magnets who provided me with a few magnets for my channels sent me a discount code to pass along to my subscribers.... The code: Sidestep16 You get 16% off using that code. www.magnetfishingwukong.com/

[@mountainviewoffgridliving4285]

Please tell what county you are in. For those of us doing geneaology it's important

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

I have seen many of your videos by now

[@ohmeowzer1]

Sidestep Adventures it was so beautiful enjoy all your videos thank you

[@susieq2cute]

This is the Georgia I love and never plan to leave. We have our mountains, our rivers, our beaches, and our farmland.

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

susieq2cute i bet love the nature the space. All that much lov

[@johnwick4257]

Much respect to Cody for standing those flags up! Robert, you have taught him well.

[@emmadalrymple4102]

John Wick Admirable!

[@sedoragreen8028]

Cody, “You’re a good man, Charlie Brown!”

[@donniebrown2896]

@@sedoragreen8028 I always laugh hearing that. I did actually have an uncle Charlie. Look at my name

[@IrishAnnie]

He’s a gentleman.

[@davidcarroll1883]

Cody's a good egg.

[@sarahtiffany5934]

I can only imagine how beautiful it might have been attending a Sunday service in that church wearing the 1800’s dress..😍

[@sarahtiffany5934]

Michael Walter makes me wanna time travel..😄

[@bestofsmall]

@SUCKMEOFF ROPER really? Things may have been rough back then, but I can tell you having visited many black churches here in NC the ladies in those churches are always well dressed in the finest most of the gentlemen too, and every elderly lady wears a hat! I love going to these churches talk about Praise these folks know what that is for real! Stay safe & be blessed

[@sixmilman]

Oh yes that’s great how ya said that is was funny lol lol

[@jaynebrown693]

I feel like Georgia is CALLING ME ! Come.... come ...... So beautiful and I am in love with the red dirt ❤️ You are right Robert, that tree lined road is amazing. That Church looks untouched since the last day they closed the doors.....😢. I am always saddened to see vacant Churches. Thank you for another sensational, tranquil journey through your gorgeous State of Georgia.... life really does move slowly in the South compared to New York STATE! Hence the tranquil feeling ! Thanks!

[@raynonabohrer5624]

If you love Red Dirt come to Oklahoma. And she has as many tales to tell as Georgia.

[@joleneloveland2942]

I feel you. She's calling me too, to return home.

[@tacocin]

As we looked through that church window, I could hear gospel music and see hands raised high, and I could feel the Holy Spirit feeding the souls of the parishioners. I bow my head and thank God for Robert and family for doing what they do. Blessings!

[@marybowman6637]

Amen

[@maryhead7615]

I was going to comment on the fact that Cody is involved in this effort to bring the past back and take care of it. I think it's wonderful that a young person is involved in this effort and hopefully is interested in keeping the past alive. I commend him on his efforts and his respect of the past. I am a 78 year old great grandmother who was raised in the city but always had a great respect for the way of life that my parents and grandparents lived, basically in the country. In my younger days I was able to visit the cemeteries and old towns of the past. I took up genealogy about 1989 and enjoyed learning about my family and life in general back in "the" day. I only wish I could still walk the cemeteries and old country roads that I did in my younger days to learn more and appreciate the way of life people lived back then. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and stories you leave us with. Mary Head

[@rubydragon1929]

Wow. This one brought tears to my eyes. Especially that old country church. It was beautiful, I could vision it filled with people singing the old gospel hymns. Very peaceful vibes. Glad you captured this one before it is gone. 🥰

[@joleneloveland2942]

Yes. The charm of history, the people, the past. Fading into something new, ever changing. Captured, thank God', for those who value and care. Alot of love was given there.

[@giaatta9303]

I love your channel...Calgary Alberta. The background music is perfect!

[@1Hopeinhim]

These beautiful videos are what I need at this crazy time. The sights and sounds of rural Ga are a balm for this weary city dweller.

[@mbah8011]

Thanks for videos. I moved down to Georgia 8 years ago and fell in love with its rich history, culture and southern charm.

[@user-randi1987]

Cody is a nice respectful young man, fixing the flags in that cemetery. I liked that church too. Nice video. Thanks, Robert and Cody

[@sherronbell4961]

Beautiful country side. Amazing Cemetery and CHURCH

[@lindamccaughey6669]

That was so lovely. What a beautiful area. Just loved that Church. Thanks so much for taking me along. Please stay safe

[@ptaylor4923]

That old oak tree is amazing. Sad about the church. It's still intact enough to be saved

[@williamyorkolepossum]

You find so much unwritten history on your adventures. So many lives forgotten until you come along. Your work is really appreciated,,

[@lauriepalmer6421]

Thank you again for a tour. I'm 64 and not in great health. I look around the area I live in and wonder what it will be like in 100 years, with almost every one dead that i knew. I hope that people like you will continue to help bring the past alive again, at least for a few moments

[@alphaone101]

I see that Cody is with you again. It's great to have a good and loyal friend to share your adventures with!

[@cindykaye3152]

So amazing, especially the church!!! Like it's frozen in time. I keep wondering if you will ever come across my ancestors . They were originally from Georgia. Not sure where exactly, but I was told there was a small mountain named after them...thank you for sharing these beautiful echoes of the past!

[@norsehall309]

G'Day Robert and Family, Sad to see that the Family's moved away from such a wonderful location, the Death of small towns and farming community's also has a strong grip in Australia, thanks for another good one, God bless all.

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

G'day from Wollongong :)

[@bobbalooie69]

Very nice video!! That church was especiall fascinating. At first it looked like a church that could be still used and yet there is no road or parking area. The cemtery was well kept, also. Thanks so much for sharing all this with us! I hate being quarantined in Ohio!!

[@susanboucher9732]

That was beautiful. Tree lined roads, really nice cemetery, and a stunning church. Nice little road trip!

[@ohmeowzer1]

Cody is an amazing young man..thank you

[@changeintheair9648]

When I think of Georgia - I think of "Gone With the Wind" movie. Beautiful estates, winding driveways with majestic trees.

[@chamilton9182]

This is a beautiful place. I just want to hug that old church. I want to clear the brush, paint the exterior, make repairs and hope it continues on for others to see. Thank you so much for sharing this. I always appreciate being able to "go" on your adventures with you.

[@marypozzi3745]

What a wonderful adventure history is so important

[@susieq2cute]

Yes, with some people trying to tear down history.

[@ranchstockstray8684]

It never ceases to amaze nor surprise me to see nature reclaiming what humans build and abandon. Great video.

[@lorij323]

Hats off to Cody for replanting those flags. Very respectful. Cody is that quiet guy on your adventures, but often when the camera catches him he's smiling. I am always fascinated by what you call the false crypts - I have never seen one here in WI where I live like that. Also the large flat slabs that are used - again, have never seen anything here like that. The church was beautiful. I love old churches.

[@williamkeith8944]

Beautiful area. My great, great grandfather was born in Murray county Georgia in 1855 (Charles Wm Keith) and his father Joel Keith was born in Habersham, GA in 1827. These early settlers were yeoman farmers who were close to the land. Seeing this video reminds me of that time and place. Thank you.

[@kndvolk]

Frozen in time, they're the places you find, the people are gone, but not forgotten, thanks to you and your crew, sharing glimpses of life, long gone but renewed, renewed with life, thanks to you and your crew, bringing light to the lives, of people long gone, long gone but not forgotten.

[@susanlawrence1315]

I love to hear the wind up in the tall trees. So relaxing. This is what kind of life people need. Thank you for the reprieve!

[@pumpupjam9648]

I do like the beautiful tree's, particularly the one near the old church which seems to be in use. The tombs are interesting too. Thank you for going out of your way to do these video's. It gives some of us a sense of normality.

[@joleneloveland2942]

She is so beautiful. I will always love Georgia.

[@allysonsmith2532]

The church was absolutely beautiful! I could just imagine the ladies in old time dresses and bonnets in the pews, horses and buggies, oh my if I could go back in time just for a glimpse!!! Thank you for the awesome video!!!!!

[@lonesomedovecall822]

Beautiful adventure! And it's nice to finally see an old cemetery that's actually maintained! Props to Cody, too, for standing up those flags. Too bad you couldn't get inside that old Church. It looked really nice on the inside, almost as if it's still in use. Glad you gave us a peek through the windows! Take care, guys! Keep doing what you're doing. Enjoy these videos -- keep'em coming! Valerie

[@Laurie03]

Georgia looks beautiful! I’ve only been to the airport, so that doesn’t count! Thank you for showing us how beautiful it is, especially since my state is still locked down 😊

[@shardunc5187]

I love that church it look's pretty big to.

[@gayeyount7948]

Awes9me video. The church was so beautiful. I could just see them having all day services with dinner on the grounds lots of gospels and prayers. Thanks for sharing the past

[@sherrilee230]

That was nice seeing the crop land, and where the fore fathers lived. Hard working people is all I can say. They were strong.

[@patricialenaburg6553]

A couple of us used to drive down some of the dirt roads of Oklahoma, and I took many pictures of old houses, and barns. I loved to do that. Also found many cemeteries, and even found graves of my ancestors of whom I never knew anything about. I miss those days, and often think about it. Love watching your videos, it takes me back.

[@cowgirlvillarreal]

What another Amazing History Adventure, Thank You Robert for your time and love of sharing your awesome adventure with me and others who watch your History Adventure

[@gayleloy7111]

Love your work. I am from Australia and it is just wonderful to see your country. I also love Cody he seems a very gentle person. Keep up the great work. 😀

[@senatetailford]

Thank you for making these videos. It's a nice escape.

[@Gatekeeper901]

You need to make a show about these things, you do such an amazing job. I get such peace just watching your videos. Thank you

[@lauraJP76]

Nice to see an old cemetery and church not in ruins. Beautiful video! Thank you guys! 👍😁🇱🇷❤️

[@sandrarivera285]

Robert beautiful oak trees.. N this area is breath take n. The birds n the background n the quietness of the area must a been a bless n to the landowners.... 😊 yes I agree the owners r probably buried close to there home... 🙂💕🌲

[@denisestory2678]

I alway's look forward to your videos!!

[@tonyfernandez3337]

OMG ROBERT I ALWAYS WONDER HOW YOU FIND SO MANY BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN THE GEORGIA WOODS, I LIVE IN MIAMI AND I ALWAYS WATCHED YOUR VIDEOS I REALLY LIKED EVERY SINGLE VIDEO THAT'S BEAUTIFUL THAT RURAL GEORGIA THANKS FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS

[@colleencrane4843]

So beautiful Robert, such gorgeous country you all have in Georgia..great video!😃💖

[@virago_queen]

What a beautiful cemetery. I wish we could have gone through it and read more of the headstones. The window panes in that old church were fascinating. There seemed to be some windows older than others. Some of the windows were nine over nine, while others were six over six. The glass in the nine over nine looked very fragile. I love old windows. Love your videos Robert.

[@LaurieEggleston37]

It is as though I can hear the echos of voices from the past as you walk toward the church - and I wonder, who was the last person to close that door. Who was the last person to leave that building forever...

[@juanitapate913]

From the peak of extreme happiness of a wedding to the depth of sorrow of a funeral, that little church saw and heard it all. The little white church where my Daddy's funeral was preached in 1950 is gone now. In it's place are many, many huge house in so, so many subdivisions. I can fully appreciate now that Little White Church in the Wild Woods, a song from those days. As I grow closer to 74, when ever you show all this "times gone by" finds of yours, brings tears to my eyes while making my soul so happy to have lived that life, in "times gone by". BTW, even through the window, the inside looked really nice. Wish we could have been allowed to go inside. But alas...... Thanks for letting me ride along with ya'll on another GREAT country get-a-way!! 💖

[@mmmm-gr7xr]

I'm new to your videoes and I ask myself, "where have you been all my life?" Or, at least all my you tube life. I'm quarantined in N.Y. and your beautiful work has been a God send. Mary

[@davidterry919]

When I was a little feller my aunt and her husband lived in South Georgia in a little town called Cotton , I think, it was south east of Albany . I use to go see her in the summer and my uncle would take me to a fish camp in Jackson Florida. Thank you for the upload and your time

[@Adele411]

This is an extremely beautiful video. I love old barns & am committed to painting on canvas ones I come across in Missouri as well as the wild flowers of this area but your video reminded me of the many trips I made into southern Georgia & could pick out old home sites because of a cascade of pink roses going wild at that time & the orange day lillies rivaling the display in their remembrance of those who had planted & cared for them so many years previous. In most cases the homes were like the one you documented settling into the ground or even further gone..apparent only if one noticed what had been a driveway into the place & a timber or two of the barn rising above the vines & brush. It was those trips that taught me what we do in our lives can live long after us in memorial even if we live simple lives away from urban rush & clamor. While watching this video, I also decided to save certain of your videos showing such buildings for the singular purpose of also documenting some of the more evocative barns & houses of south Georgia in oil or acrylic as well as those of Missouri. They will all be gone in a few more decades & those who come along later will have nothing to imagine the home sites of those who went before us perhaps only thinking those cascades of roses & swaths of daylillies are only wild occurences. (I already save many of your videos for sharing with friends & family or to re-watch as many of them do. These to paint from is just another category of my collection & it requires I review all your previous videos for other subject material.)

[@susieq2cute]

What a beautiful message. Thank you for what you do.

[@julietteserria6616]

How beautifully quite and untroubled this place seems to be. Your videoing and narrative capture the essence perfectly. I want to be there. What I would give to be seated alone in that lovely little church, on a beautiful afternoon, with the windows opened and talking to God. No cathedral could compare. Thank you Robert and Cody.

[@BonitaBears29]

what a beautiful old church.,i can imagine the old church socials and picnics held there on sundays after services..

[@joeybagofdonuts6543]

Fantastic Robert simply outstanding thanks for it keep up the good work, these areas should never decay into the ground or else we will loose our roots in this country. Thanks you for your time brother.

[@Carolbearce]

Such beautiful countryside.

[@michaelely2267]

Another great adventure. The fields and dirt roads remind me of Ben Hill and Coffee counties in south Ga. Thanks for taking us along.

[@susieq2cute]

And Wayne County, too.

[@sherryl1097]

Georgia is so beautiful. I think I would love living there!

[@beckywalters2]

thank you for putting back fallen flags etc. it warms my heart to see such respect and care. a rare thing these days. you are very special people

[@susieq2cute]

I agree.

[@sadiedayz2405]

Just beautiful, thank you!

[@jamesstallings2007]

Great History here !!!!

[@volleyhayhurst4849]

What a beautiful place thank you for sharing

[@Karl-Hungus]

Georgia has so much history...both sides of my mom's family are from Georgia going back to the early 1700's. I spent my summers growing up in Toccoa where my Grandmother was from...My family there had farms going back to the colonial period. Sadly much of what was there when I was a kid is gone now. I do miss it.

[@texas060]

Thank you for sharing. I have a Complement for you an your Son. Thank you both for being so respectful of the Cemetery and the Young man for putting flags back up right a cleaned off. Makes me Proud to know there are still Younger Generations that still care.

[@gailatkinson1908]

Beautiful grounds for that old church.

[@catherinetelesco2767]

Thank you for righting the flags Cody.

[@ericdee6802]

When you found the Penny, I immediately pictured a little Boy or a Girl walking to the General store to buy a piece of licorice or a couple of lemon drops 🚶 That's fascinating, that Church looks like it's in surprisingly good condition. Great video, thanks for sharing this with us.🇺🇸✌️

[@marypettitt9150]

I don't know which is sadder, seeing foundation sites of long-gone buildings or seeing a forgotten home that is now falling apart.

[@davidmckinney6577]

You are super awesome guy Robert you and Cody are just real honest too goodness people god bless you both 🙏

[@greeneyes92061]

Amazing video! The church is absolutely breathtaking. Doesn’t look as though it’s been abandoned or not in use for too long. I didn’t see any sign of vandalism in the video. If the church isn’t rescued and restored.....SOMEONE....SOMEHOW.....SOMEWHERE.....needs to rescue those beautiful pews ins the church. MANY MANY THANKS TO ROBERT & CODY!!! 👍🏼💜

[@pamelac2863]

That's a really cool beautiful place looks so peaceful thanks for the video

[@elizabethrosier5313]

Thanks to you and Cody.

[@LifeMostSouthern]

My best friend just moved to Idaho because her husband (who loves outdoor sports) couldn’t stand to be stuck in Georgia. Granted, they’ve sent back beautiful pictures from there but to me there really isn’t anything or anywhere any prettier than rural Georgia and Coastal Georgia. Quiet red dirt roads lined with blackberries and honeysuckles coupled with the summer humm of cicadas is like the most amazing thing on earth. I don’t think Yellow Stone could compare. Maybe that’s because I’ve never been there...but I just see so much beauty and peace in our home state. The outside world just sort of disappears when you go down an old dirt road.

[@Mari-B]

My great-great grandparents lived in rural Worth County, Georgia in the 1860-80's. Their name was Chestnutt. I wish I could locate their old home homeplace. Thank you for all of your videos!!!

[@debbieblaylock9997]

Wow amazing find I love history that old church wow just thank of all the people that went there I love your videos

[@timothyhopkins6960]

Beautiful setting .

[@jeffdunnell508]

Pretty cool and respectful,can you imagine what life was like to them

[@dennisbrauer3322]

Id love to see a 3 or 4 part series on this cemetery.

[@brentgreen9364]

Another great video. Loved that church. Keep it up. Stay safe

[@esthershaw7875]

Love the old church it has stood for a long time

[@frankscarborough1428]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks God bless

[@yarnhappykim9294]

Beautiful and peaceful , wow the church is amazing , so sad that is has been forgotten , thank you so much for sharing enjoy your day and please be safe out there and God bless you and your family and friends , thank you Cody for putting the flags back in place

[@polgara1573]

Hi Robert ive been watching this channel for a while now and its so nice to see the country side from afar im an Aussie living in South Australia and this is the kind of thing i love to watch have a good day and take care

[@SFaust-zy5vy]

This was an absolutely beautiful video!! Thank you, Cody for fixing those flags!! ❤

[@donnalane737]

God bless our farmers

[@Gypsy839]

Love the old windows on the church.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Very cool explore! Loved the cemetery and old church!

[@lindacasper1588]

So thankful to watch you on Side Step. It helps me to venture out of our house.

[@ALAN6453]

Georgia is beautiful land...

[@davegoodridge8352]

Your love of these places really comes through on your videos. Thank you

[@barbarabooth3634]

That was really great

[@kweli05]

1:49 Beautiful. Reminds me of my mom's hometown of Rentz.

[@rosseganjr9402]

Great video 👍 what fantastic scenery

[@brendawhite9120]

WOW What an adventure! Thank you again Robert

[@TS-bn7zt]

A 100 yr Wheat penny just on the surface . I wonder how long ago since somebody actually used it to buy something!! A penny would have bought something I guess 100 yrs ago. You guys somehow manage to capture the essence of the past in your videos, not just visually but the whole feel of the videos you make give off a special aura.You feel the history. Sorry I can’t describe it better than that but I hope you get what I’m trying to say👍

[@donniebrown2896]

Now now I'm not that old but I can still remember penny candy, 5 cent candy bars, 10 cent chips, 10 cent cokes, 5 cent packs of gum. The convenience store was the local gas (service) station.

[@TS-bn7zt]

donnie brown 👍❤️

[@susieq2cute]

donnie brown Oh, my gosh. Those were the days when my Daddy would give us three little girls a quarter and we could fill up a little brown paper bag with all sorts of penny candy. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@donniebrown2896]

@@susieq2cute yeah we used to ride our bikes around picking up bottles for the return deposit. Take them to the local "Pure" service station/country store. Thought we had hit the jackpot when the deposits went from two to three cents. Thanks

[@lynnebunning7273]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful Georgia rural area. Would rather look a a country road than a busy city road any day. I wish you had spent more time at the cemetery, could you go back please. The church looks like it had a large congregation by the number of pews. Thank you Cody for putting the flags back. 🇦🇺🐨👍🏼💙❤️💙❤️

[@donwood7700]

Cudos to Cody as said before me. I really appreciate your respect! I really wish that there was a method to preserve items like the buildings you have shown to us in this video. Makes me sad to think that one day they will be totally gone.

[@RedRoadgifts]

Love watchimg your Videos.

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Great video Lovely area sad to see old church going back to the ground, Thankyou