RUINS OF EARLY SETTLEMENT HOME WITH A CREEPY OPEN WELL

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Another fun adventure with Dan and Scott! PayPal Tip Jar: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Mail: Sidestep Adventures PO BOX 206 Waverly Hall, Georgia 31831 Follow me on my old farm: kzbin.info/door/56vh2L-M0czmoTRLhSMaxg Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures

[@joseleswopes1400]

I enjoy these so much 💕🙏 you guys have a lot of 😊 I love the history thank you so much 💕

[@terryanderson5947]

WOW another great video Rob. Why is the picture not clear? It's hard to see the layout of things.

[@sondradavidson3417]

This was fun with Scott and Dan along. The best part is spotting it unplanned which is more of an adventure. And speaking of Robert and looking at the tree line and into the woods as you drive along, I do that to a greater degree watching Sidestep Adventures - since the beginning. It is amazing what is still around to see. I also can never look at a stack of stone from a foundation or chimney and not think of how long ago someone searched for each stone and placed them just so, like a puzzle, to create a home. Very curious on all the dead and downed cedar trees. The snake and turtle well story is funny. Enjoyed!

[@Meowskiii]

There are vines choking out the trees. They are in plain sight! ON the trees while they are all standing there saying they have no clue what went wrong lol

[@mr.billofcourse.2893]

I met this guy who use to explore old wells for Civil War relics. He would get permission and go down and would find relics in perfect condition. The owners during the war would sometimes hide their valuables in the wells and hopefully would come back later to pick them up. I always wanted to try that.

[@davehibbs9111]

My great grandfather was in great health until he was 89 years old. He was trying to find an old homestead where he grew up in Middlesex N.C. well he found it by falling down the old well.. he was never right afterwards even though he lived to be a little over 101 years old.. 1883-1984.. I remember as a kid listening to some of his old stories..

[@shelleysoto]

Great episode... I wonder if Dan has heard of “Shack” Georgia? We were stationed at Fort Benning GA and I was told that part of the area was once called that and always wondered if there was cemeteries around in that area.

[@sharonbartlett2651]

The old saying is true about learning something new every day. I never knew that turtled hissed. I've handled a lot of them in my life but never heard one hiss. Amazing! I think that one reason (among many) I love watching your videos is that when I was young my mother would take us to graveyards to explore the headstones and she loved going to abandoned homesites which instilled in me the pleasure of doing so also. Now I am getting older and my body won't let me walk so much anymore. So I guess I am living my life vicariously through your videos. This one is very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and God bless ❤️🙏

[@bethbartlett5692]

You have a Stellar last name! 😁 XXOO, Beth Bartlett Tennessee, USA

[@sharonbartlett2651]

@@bethbartlett5692 Thank you ❤️. But I have to say it's my ex's last name. My maiden name is Mobley.

[@fifibrown13]

Me too!

[@cdd4248]

13:38 - What if that is a headstone to maybe a family pet? Beautiful walk through the woods. Gorgeous fireplace!

[@828enigma6]

There's a stone marker on the side of a mountain near Edneyville NC that marks the grave of two young children who died of ?diptheria? No other graves nearby.

[@allenbuck5589]

Whom ever built that chimney knew his work. Look at the stone ledge smoke shelf in the back. Mid way up. That chimney would have drawn well. Great find. Thanks again from my hill top in. Sc.

[@austyannie1959]

Love watching you investigate these old ruins. Even though I live in Australia, I enjoy listening to the history and culture of other countries.

[@vcuteman]

Same. Aussie aussie aussie

[@marypettitt9150]

Dan was making a Shout Out. It looks to me that there were two buildings. The ruins are beautiful. I'm so glad the stone footings were intact. Is there a record of Union-burned houses during the Civil War? If there had been a tornado come through to take down the cedars, would the house foundations remain upright? I know they would with a fire. The well opens up a visual of men digging it, calling back and forth, letting out a whoop when the water came through and the men at the bottom were soaked. Thanks for a highly interesting video.

[@mattieb7348]

Thanks guys! I always enjoy your videos and storytelling. I loved the turtle story. That poor man ... that must have been a long night. And the shoe sticking out of the ground will give me nightmares! LOL! I enjoyed hearing about Alabama...I am in awe of our early homesteaders from every state. Amazing people. Thank you for bringing their stories to light. 💖💖💖

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Thank you!!

[@Baileyboy1817]

i live in shannon ga when i was a teen my parants used to drive hall station rd in kingston ga i would see old full chimnys in the woods btween railway ttracks and road in the woods so may be something ypu might can make a road trip to check out

[@carolebrooks8929]

I love watching your videos. I have a couple questions. Are the fieldstone marked graves oriented east-west?.? Also why isn’t there a master list somewhere of the cemeteries? You would think the way the government keeps track of all of us, they would know where people are buried. I think you do a fantastic job and show the cemeteries the way I used to look at them. Keep up the great work

[@frankscarborough1428]

Thanks enjoyed Robert Dan and Scott. The mystery of the shoe, wonder if someone climbing out the well lost his shoe. Maybe trying to get away from turtles or snakes?

[@carolbritton838]

I miss the other Robert on your adventures, pray he is well and just busy elsewhere.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

He is.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Right! I miss him too❣️

[@carolcollins815]

Hi Robert. The cedar trees might have got a fungus and it killed them. Th fungus will go from cedar to cedar if they are close to each other. I lost 6 Leland Cypress to that fungus. Cedars are kin to Leland’s so that could be why the cedars died

[@Meowskiii]

Good point! Also, there are vines wrapped around the trunks.

[@Charger1908]

Man I used to coon hunt in the 60’s and not knowing those wells were there just scares the hell out of me. Cause you couldn’t see the hand in front of your face. It just gives me the Willy’s.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. Especially exploring the old buildings

[@jen8491]

Great video Robert 👍. Its so cool to see these old home sites. Thanks to Dan and Scott for their stories. Especially the turtle story.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Thank you!

[@mattsmith9098]

I can relate to what Scott was saying. I look for old homesites, metal detect and forage. It's hard to keep my eyes on the road 🙂

[@cdd4248]

Wouldn't you love to do a little metal detecting and history hunting around this homesite?!

[@mattsmith9098]

Yes, but... I don't like the thought of having headphones on with the snakes they have in the South ☹. I'd be too paranoid. Don't have to worry about them in New England 😎 Although, detecting in the South would be a wonderful experience.

[@cdd4248]

@@mattsmith9098 Good Point! Jesus, Mary & Joseph, I HATE snakes.

[@patbarlen2764]

I really appreciate you guys for not digging around and taking artifacts with you. Thanks. So love these adventures.

[@shelleysoto]

They never do and If they do find old ruins they always leave it

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Hey you 3. Scott I know what u mean. The last time I was in the woods (a few weeks ago) .. I was checking out terrain levels, where rocks were & their shapes, homesite plants, tree sizes & types .. anything that could be old civilization. Kinda made me dizzy .. my eyes were dancing all over the place .. 😁 I'll never see the woods the same again. Good eye Scott .. that was very interesting. I was thinking since the old road bed was so far away from the tenants house .. that the main house was prob somewhere between the tenant house & the old road bed .. maybe not directly in line but the general vicinity. Man when you pan the camera around Robbie .. I'm steady scoping it all out thinking go over there .. makes me wanna be there adventuring too. Thanks for teaching us all about what y'all know. Definitely eye opening info. BTW: Root rot seems to b the most common way multiple cedars die usually turning the roots white & the tree will be white at ground level just under the bark. Of course after that happens .. worm borers or beetles get them.

[@thebrandib333]

If you have depth perception you see more than you realize and get dizzy easy.

[@ruthsnyder3462]

I've also just googled and there are some diseases that pinpoint cedar trees.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

@@ruthsnyder3462 Right .. that's why I stated "the most common way" .. I wasn't going to type everything. I just got really curious. Anyway I learned something which is a good thing. Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇲☮️

[@rikspector]

Robert, Visual Archaeology, that's what you doing! Cheers, Rik

[@edwarddesoignie1194]

There are old farm stead wells everywhere and as a hunter I’ve run into a number of them often covered with rotted out boards hidden by leaves. Caution to anyone exploring old farms.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Oh man, having to spend the night in a well full of vipers (well he thought there were) is the thing nightmares are made of. I bet he had a come to Jesus kind of night!

[@esterherschkovich6499]

Hello gentlemen. Great videos always...

[@nadiabrook7871]

GREAT video, Robert!! If only trees could talk - they'd have A LOT of stories to tell!! Although that abandoned well is dangerous, you are NOT responsible for dealing with it!! It's down to the landowners or whoever has oversight over that land!! Thanks for sharing, gents!! XXXX ♥️👍

[@marygarner5249]

Hello Robert tell the other Robert miss him pray he is well love your adventures 💟💟💟💟

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

He is well!

[@marygarner5249]

😁😁😁😁💟💟💟💟💟

[@marytaylor8417]

This is another very interesting video. Thank you!

[@deniseoftedahl8937]

Neato!!!! Thanks for taking us along. :)

[@45beetle]

really enjoyed tagging along

[@DeepSouthTechie]

That looks like an old Shotgun House as they were called. Very common old tenant houses here in Georgia from the early days. My family lived in one when I was a small child over 50 years ago. No hallway, just rooms back to back. You had to go through one room to get to the next.

[@susanbellefeuille]

Loved it, felt like I was right there with you all.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Perfect!

[@monicahyland8641]

This is so cool,and I can’t imagine falling down into that giant well.scary.

[@yvonnesquadrilli8997]

Thank you gentlemen ....Enjoyed the discovery...

[@glennyork6800]

WTG Scott, good eye

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Dan has connections! If he doesn't know, he has someone who does 😊

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Right!

[@joycehorstmann2634]

Just wondering-do you ever take some of the light-weight dead trees and lay them across an open well, to warn people ?

[@kristyhaynes1130]

Keep being adorable Robert

[@barbararoberto1258]

Love your adventures in finding old homes its wonderful great job with video

[@sldrgrl20downzerotogo11]

New subbie here. I just happened upon your channel and I love it!

[@mygrammieis]

This one is awesome thank You For Sharing Your adventure.. Very interesting 🧐

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Thank you

[@TS-bn7zt]

Fantastic , thank you guys.👍

[@alanatolstad4824]

Sure looked to be a pleasant day for tramping around in the woods!

[@bruinsfan8278]

Check for Ticks before getting back in your car, learned that the hard way, Cool video, interesting!

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

For sure

[@margaretgarls153]

The well on my property is in a well house. It was one of several wells on the property - they were filled in. It is round, hand dug 33 feet deep, and has stacked stones on the sides. We have a shallow well pump and use it for watering landscape and livestock. The previous owners didn't know it was there even though it was uncovered. It is safely covered now.

[@dianeburnejko2908]

So fun & interesting exploring with all of you! Great video❤️

[@mrrs8118]

Another good video - thanks!

[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

Love these adventures!

[@charlottemiller961]

Fascinating! Great job! Thank you!

[@sharonlegnon7411]

This stuff is so fascinating. Really strange about all the dead Cedar trees.

[@harrycarter1722]

Curious about the cedars. I've seen areas liike this. Was told cedars are weak. Noticed them around old homes. Pines are fine. Cedars died.. blew down. Interesting phenomena.

[@michaelely2267]

Another interesting video of history

[@pezozpezoz]

Great spur of the moment adventures, just like kids.

[@shardunc5187]

Enjoyed.!!!!!!!!

[@melaniedemartini2225]

Love your channel just curious where is the other Robert ?

[@carlamarn79]

@Sidestep adventures Have u guys ever explored abandoned cemeteries, properties, plantations and woods in Florida?

[@kathygaber3801]

I am amazed at how many homesites and cemeteries you find.

[@elizabethm6657]

Where is the other Robert hiding??? Love the buzz cut on you, Robert.

[@abaronsir5851]

Thanks for sharing

[@tacocin]

When you showed the old dump site, I thought about Brandon. He'd be probing!

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

He sure would!

[@MillerMeteor74]

Eastern Red Cedar is a pioneer tree. They are often the first trees to grow up in old fields and other empty land. Ultimately they often get shaded out by the other trees, and die. Awesome site though.

[@828enigma6]

And they don't grow very fast either.

[@kennyrichard2971]

I think I remember seeing on the TV show dirty jobs with Mike Rowe where they went to old mineshaft‘s and they used a two-part chemical that turned into Styrofoam to plug up the holes that would work well for the old wells that are you guys fine

[@larrysmith6499]

Awesome site to explore

[@VictoriaN72]

great adventure!

[@andreamills5852]

Mr Dan, lift that tin up to see if there is a snake under it.

[@En_Marche]

Another happy SA variation on The Three Amigos theme. Thanks, guys!

[@andreamills5852]

I noticed the well has been dug square. Is that common in GA.

[@marisarap5788]

Is water still in the well?

[@DD-th2bd]

What is the significance of Cedar trees? Were they planted or do they grow naturally in that area?

[@crowznest438]

Turtles!! Man, that isn't how I thought the story was going to go!

[@melissahempfling2824]

Maybe pine Beatles. Losing a lot in Ohio.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Happy Memorial Day Georgia Guys! 🇺🇸 🎊🎉🎊 You Guys did "Mark the Well", right? Dan's story gave me Goosebumps!

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Happy Memorial Day

[@traceym.8680]

That Well uncovered is Very Dangerous!! Yikes I Hope someone lets the owners of This property know before there Will be a Lawsuit....

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

There are hundreds just like it.

[@bigredmachine55]

Fascinating old homesiite

[@harrycarter1722]

Umm tap root vs. surface root. But have seen pines with little or no tap root.

[@thebrandib333]

What is attached to the shoe?

[@triple9silver203]

If I stumbled across that and new how old it was I would have to metal detect it.

[@trisgilmour]

That’s crazy with the well

[@donnagiblin4912]

I wish we could close our eyes and see what it looked like when it was all standing in it's prime.

[@garyjohnson4608]

Maybe whoever lived here last had a liking of Cedar Trees so they planted all of them, then after the person(s) passed away, since there was no longer anyone living there to care for the trees, the trees died ?

[@robertmiller2830]

You should send a drone down that well

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Or a GoPro on a rope.

[@karenchilders2449]

In WV they put a tree in the well so anything could climb it if it fell in.

[@barbaracunningham288]

Surprised you guys don't bring tools, like small rakes, with you to move around some of the dead leaves to see what might be underneath.

[@tommyulman6623]

I say the cedar trees probably grew too slow and the canopy cut off there sunlight

[@robclower9606]

Why are cedar trees an indicator of old home sites?

[@Brickbossman]

They would plant them for wind breaks

[@joanwilliams1376]

Cedar trees may have been cut for making cedar chests. Just a thought.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Only one was cut. The rest knocked over

[@ashhthe123]

Calling a lifeline

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Nailed it

[@newlam7958]

Interesting what would be found with a metal detector on the property.

[@maddog6620]

You are cool 😎

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

No, you are cool!

[@lindalou9507]

That well makes me think about the movie by Stephen King called "Delores Claiborne" lol!!!!

[@dixxebell]

Could be an old outhouse too....and they put trash in those as well...

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Yup

[@amerbooboo1...]

Only if the chimney could talk the stories it could tell

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Yes!

[@laurie4275]

I'm chagrined, as I watch from one video to the next, at what you guys keep calling "really big" cedar trees. You've gotta come visit the Pacific Northwest, where our old growth cedars and firs, take four or five men, arms outstretched, to encircle our trees, still living, still growing.

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

Hawthorn cedar rust is what is killing the cedar trees

[@alanatolstad4824]

I looked that up...terrible. To think, there was no one around to intercede.

[@darlenegood4101]

When you find wells that are open and deep, why don't you cover them with something like a few logs for safety purposes?

[@Teresa-f2h]

I was thinking that to

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

We actually talked about just that.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Me three .. 😉 I would've been tempted to pull that old cover above that old shoe out to cover the well. Then I would've laid logs on top of that. Sure wasn't a shortage of logs.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

@@ramonaalvarez7559 that way the next person can’t see the well easily and steps on top on the booby trap and falls in 🤔 Good intentions but wrong answer - better to be visible not hidden

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

@@AdventuresIntoHistory Yes it's a conundrum for sure. People don't really fall into them that often either. I think the people most at risk these days would b hunters & those few that still hunt usually know the land they're on and/or they pay fees to b there or have permission from the owners. Honestly kids these days don't hardly romp thru woods like we did years ago. Really sad .. romping thru the woods with my brother was some of the best parts of my childhood.

[@Pattys1967]

hi guys,i love watching stuff like this because i love learning history from long ago,i also love looking for spirits,you think im weird? well they do exist and they especially exist in places like this

[@stuspring6301]

Carry a roll of crime scene tape , to mark wells !.

[@dorenedaniels7493]

I don't know if you will see this but my Granny told us when she was a very young child. A bug got into some trees and this might be what happened here I think. Thank you all God bless you 🙏❤️

[@theloosemonkeybackyardgard506]

Could have been ice storm

[@shawnwhite3662]

I was hoping they'd find the other old house the person on the phone mentioned Lol