Exploits of the Abandoned

This blog is dedicated to the exploration of abandoned buildings along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond. Photos and the history of each building will be included in this study of abandonment.

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“The notes go dancin’ off in the air.”

Jackson, MS

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Wow love your blog. Are you from hattiesburg?

I am not, actually.  I am located in another part of the state, but thank you for this message!

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Condemned Building - Vicksburg

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School for the Blind and Deaf - Jackson, MS

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Abandoned Property - Mississippi

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Abandoned Property - Hattiesburg, MS

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School for the Blind and Deaf - Jackson, MS

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Caught Up in a Dream

Old Hattiesburg High School - Mississippi

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At First Flash of Eden

Abandoned Property - Mississippi

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Megs & Grace

School for the Blind and Deaf - Jackson, MS

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I know that feelin' you feel today

Abandoned Property - Mississippi

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I have better shots of this location, but this is outside the Coca Cola Mansion in Bay St. Louis.  It seems appropriate to post at least something to give an excellent idea of the size of the main building.

I'm heartbroken that someone would vandalize this property.  I have learned more about the history since the fire, but that doesn't help the fact that it was set ablaze.  I hope that no one was injured during the event fighting the flames, and I hope that no one was inside during the fire.

That being said, this was the front entrance to the mansion before the fire.

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BAY ST. LOUIS -- The Hancock County Fire Marshal's Office spent Friday investigating the cause of the late-night fire that destroyed the guest home on the Coca-Cola Plantation property Thursday.

Fire crews received a call about 9:40 p.m. and by the time firefighters from Bay St. Louis, Kiln and Bayside Park arrived at the Jordan River Drive plantation, the house was fully engulfed.

"It's a huge piece of property," Bay St. Louis Fire Chief San Fillippo said. "Used to be a beautiful property with big oak trees, that backs up to the river.

"You could have a fire burning there for a good while before anybody would notice. I'm sure that's what happened last night.

"You could see the fire over the treetops when you were driving down the road from a good distance. I'm sure it had been burning for who knows how long before anybody noticed. It's a fairly isolated area."

Deputy Chief Monty Strong said teams immediately went into a defensive attack and, battling the blaze for nearly three hours, were able to preserve the main home.

Read more here: http://www.sunherald.com/2014/08/15/5746682/guest-house-at-historic-coca-cola.html#storylink=cpy

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Don't stop posting! Keep it up!

I won’t!  I just took a break for a while - a lot of personal time on this end.

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Awesome awesome awesome!!!! I just wish you had more of jackson. I have been wanting to check out the old school for the deaf and blind though. Awesome! Thanks for this blog!

I’ve been meaning to poke my nose more around Jackson.  :)  Present me places in my ask box, and I’ll see about going up there here soon!

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Yay! You're back! You're not dead or in jail!

I AM BACK!  I can’t wait to post more!  :)  Thank you for the support!

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This Empty House, So Cold

Abandoned Mansion and Property - Mississippi