Ruins of Forgotten Ghost Town Found In The Woods (Camping Adventure Part 1)

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Sidestep: Adventures Into History

4 жыл бұрын

Exploring the woods in Georgia WMA and finding old home sites, open wells, and more....

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@AdventuresIntoHistory 4 жыл бұрын

This is the start of an epic series of adventure, camping, a little fishing and a uncovering a whole lot of history! And nothing creeps me out more than coming across an open well! I’m not sure if what I identified as a mill was truly a mill or not, that seemed like a good guess at the time. Let me know what you think! Support Sidestep Adventures: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures PayPal Tip Jar: www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography Huge shoutout to Robert for support! And a big special thanks to Henry S and Jilly! My flashlights: US amzn.to/3dh4UDf UK amzn.to/3bDxVHY

@nancysantamarialatica1141 4 жыл бұрын

Love love these adventures with you and crew Robert . You know Iv watch many of your video’s maybe twice . Robert thanks Your so special Robert. Keep it up

@nancysantamarialatica1141 4 жыл бұрын

How fun .... that’s coming from some one thats never been camping. Yea it’s in my bucket list. HAV FREAkN FuN nice Hey CoDy

@misstybigred1 4 жыл бұрын

Is cody your son? Is he a teenager? Hes well behave young fella

@harleygould7255 4 жыл бұрын

Robert, you didn't mention the WMA this was in. I do a lot of wandering in the woods north of Atlanta, (also all around outside Atlanta), and I'd be curious as to the haunts you find. I do appreciate keeping some of the smaller family cemeteries locations secret, that helps prevent vandalism. I think the structure with the narrow trough would not be a mill, because that trough, even assuming the tree growing there pushed the trough narrower, would still not be big enough to hold a wheel that would provide much motive power. Usually, water powered mills would have a wheel at least 4' wide, and you need a creek with flowing water above the top of the mill wheel. That would usually be about 10' to 15' above the bottom of the wheel. Perhaps the trough was to catch rainwater runoff from the roof, into a nearby cistern? Not sure, but I'd love to go explore the area a bit more myself.

@ianbennett1491 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. But that well.needs covering up or filling in. It is so dangerous.Iain Leeds Yorkshire England.Enjoy your videos. So entertaining.

@gaylewilliamson9183 4 жыл бұрын

People had wagon roads and they always built close to a water source. Whether it was for a home ,a town,a saw mill a frost mill ,or a mining town.you need to cover up any old wells ,If possible or try to mark them in some way.I love your videos .when my older sisters were little.mom and dad had lived by a old burned down house with just a chimney left.they found some burned money under some bricks.my dad took it to a bank and they salvaged 17 or 18 hundred dollars.today they could have salvaged more but this was in the 40ss,that was a lot of money hen .my dad bought a little farm with it a ice box and 2 hogs.can you imagine how happy my family was😂❤🇺🇸❤🖒

@lynnebunning7273 4 жыл бұрын

Gayle Williamson fantastic information so interesting cheers from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🐨🦘👍🏻

@beverlybarnes3122 4 жыл бұрын

The family that owned the ruined burned house Probably died in the fire. That's why they never came back for their money.

@sharonbartlett4307 4 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine the hard work involved of clearing the trees and moving the rocks and building the walls? Our ancestors were really hard working people. Thank you for posting.

@21BelindaT 4 жыл бұрын

A open well is definitely scary, just the thought of falling in there makes my bones hurt. I’m glad y’all pay attention while exploring. Ready to see part 2!

@naenae796 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like camping out in the woods for father-son bonding time ! Can't wait for episode 2.

@melvawages7143 4 жыл бұрын

Cody is his son? he has a different last name. Besides I know Robert is older but not that much older unless he was a dad at 15.

@maggielarkin8143 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think Cody is his son...I get the impression that he might be his cousin or nephew...I like that Robert takes him on all these adventures with him....his happy face when he found those bottles!

@unrulyjulie4382 3 жыл бұрын

I was also wondering if Robert and Cody were kin. Does anyone know for sure???

@cowgirlvillarreal 4 жыл бұрын

Love All Your Adventures

@AdventuresIntoHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jerrykegel4556 4 жыл бұрын

WMA doesn’t know that well exists! Best document & forward to

@YourAflacGal 4 жыл бұрын

What is wma please?

@lonnied7709 4 жыл бұрын

@@YourAflacGal Wildlife Management Areas

@jerrykegel4556 4 жыл бұрын

Wildlife Management Area. (WMA)

@deannespeer3477 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely enjoy your videos, much better than TV. If I had another career choice, it would be Historian.

@Nicole-rj4xz 4 жыл бұрын

Wooo another adventure ☺️ Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪☘️

@whiterabbit-wo7hw 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, Ireland! From Missouri USA! 🇺🇸👍

@Nicole-rj4xz 4 жыл бұрын

white rabbit 1968 🇺🇸♥️🇮🇪

@agolftwittler1223 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it, already looking forward to "Camping Adventure Part 2". I wish that your respect for the remains of our past was way more common. stay safe Sir.

@AdventuresIntoHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Part 2 is coming Tuesday!

@agolftwittler1223 4 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresIntoHistory No, thank you Sir. If I could give you a thumps up in advance I would do that 👍 And the way you explore and explain the old forgotten cemetaries is both heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. I share your vids as much as possible. A devoted subscriber.

@homerth1555 4 жыл бұрын

I'm an archaeologist. The reason why metal detecting isn't allowed on State lands is because detectors remove artifacts that are important for future interpretation of sites (coins, jewelry, datable items, etc). We have to leave some of the history in the ground for future archaeologists to find.

@aliciabruce3330 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome. I just love love love early american history!

@randomvintagefilm273 4 жыл бұрын

Cody is growing into a very handsome young man!

@melvawages7143 4 жыл бұрын

Lol Cody looks just like he did in videos 5 years ago. He's grown just looks young.

@barbiemortimer1322 4 жыл бұрын

Ghost don’t scare me but snakes do 🥴. Take care

@AdventuresIntoHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely gotta watch out for the snakes!

@barbaracooke1617 4 жыл бұрын

😯can't wait for part two 👍

@virago_queen 4 жыл бұрын

I love Cody's curly hair. He should let it go wild and show off those curls.

@yarnhappykim9294 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing the history and a mill sounds great to me, please be safe out there and God bless you and your family and friends

@Kimtwister 4 жыл бұрын

awesome find rob i never realized those foundations were old settlers homes and the old antique bottles and old wash pans amazing happy exploring

@giaatta9303 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate how you walk along the rock walls. I love the detail and craftsmanship. Thanks🇨🇦🇨🇦

@mickid3705 4 жыл бұрын

I am just fascinated with all the discoveries yall find in the woods whether it's remains of old homesites or forgotten cemeteries. Love your videos

@barbaramccarley5803 4 жыл бұрын

That well certainly made my legs turn to water.

@fiorenzaattanasio4796 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ever soooo much. I love all your adventures. You and Cody are my modern day kind of explorers. Keep up this great channel 🇨🇦💪from Calgary Canada

@sueterwilliger4193 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I’m a history lover and this is the kind of history I like. Remains of old vanished towns and home sites. In the winter I love to drive around and find old sunken roads. I can’t wait for part 2!

@lisaizaguirre6529 4 жыл бұрын

Is Cody your son 😀 thanks for sharing guy's!! Y'all be safe tonight

@terrynichols7199 4 жыл бұрын

Can't believe that well wasn't marked or protected if this is state land. The well is definitely a safety hazard, especially if this is public land.

@crystalfabulous 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@lydafrazier7764 3 жыл бұрын

Oh how wonderful, thanks for sharing

@jeniw8586 4 жыл бұрын

Wow so much fun already! Looking forward to part 2!

@paulbrennan33 4 жыл бұрын

This is pure gold. Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to more :)

@MissLady-pq4hc 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy going along w/ you on your adventures . Thanks for sharing.👍🏼

@AdventuresIntoHistory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Rick-cj7xr 4 жыл бұрын

Cody! Good to see you again, buddy!!!!

@EMEN-ck5jt 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating video,you make everything really interesting,looking forward to the next episode.Every good wish from the UK.

@douglasandrie9314 4 жыл бұрын

Rbt and Cody - sure enjoy spending a few mins on a lazy afternoon, deep in the Georgia woods. Super relaxing,,,and exciting! thanks for sharing!

@belleange590 4 жыл бұрын

Speaking of Cody. How is his truck coming along? Looking forward to this series. They should secure that well with a grate or something. That stump where the second washpan was found is another Cedar.

@AdventuresIntoHistory 4 жыл бұрын

It needs an engine, but he’s been steadily working on it. I’m hoping to do an update on that on my other channel soon.

@raveneternus787 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to an update on Cody's truck as well 😊

@belleange590 4 жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresIntoHistory Awesome.

@davidmckinney6577 4 жыл бұрын

Very good 👍 buddy 👌 Robert and Cody 👍

@libbynester1814 4 жыл бұрын

Shew! The open wells are concerning. I liked the bottles. Awesome video.

@cassiebigley4953 3 жыл бұрын

Love your show please keep them all coming big fan

@patriciarussell7487 4 жыл бұрын

You show us things I would have missed w.my eyes!👍

@SouthernSassyMama 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Thanks for sharing.

@kategulick4781 4 жыл бұрын

This is turning out to be quite a sizable community with each step.

@AdventuresIntoHistory 4 жыл бұрын

It just gets bigger and bigger.... more in the next video of this series... and then more after that.

@SueGirling68 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert & Cody, wow what a cool place, it would have been a beautiful place to live back in the day with only the sound of the creek and wildlife. I'm really interested to see if you find any old coins etc down in that well, it would be great if you could try and cover it too as I would hate to think of a deer or other wild animal falling down it. Thank you for sharing, I look forward to part 2. x

@pinkfrog3072 4 жыл бұрын

Camping adventures my favorite enjoy!

@dewey4533 4 жыл бұрын

Super good video, as always. Will eagerly wait for what follows. Blessings to you and your family.

@Yaya-sv2hh 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a awesome time!! 😍💓

@AdventuresIntoHistory 4 жыл бұрын

It was!

@pumpupjam9648 4 жыл бұрын

Your video's very fascinating. I see people popping in from all over the world! That's great. Loved exploring this camp ground. hope you can metal detect it besides magnet well seeking. Hope you find some rare items from the past! Thank you again.

@tangie777uk 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Robert, absolutely brilliant video,can't wait for part two. Thank you

@user-randi1987 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, interesting things in those woods. Thank you, Robert and Cody

@lonesomedovecall822 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent explore! Lots of great finds! Looking forward to Part 2! Valerie.

@lunakatt429 4 жыл бұрын

Love this type of exploring . Please do more of them .

@mcwatersd 4 жыл бұрын

I love this kind of explore. You have found so many possible building sites it is starting to look like a small village. That's amazing. If you look for ghosts at night be careful of the uncovered wells. I hope they at least mark them. So did you catch anything?? Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤

@chrisiiams4303 4 жыл бұрын

This was different and I enjoyed it very much thank you for sharing. I love your finds

@michaelely2267 4 жыл бұрын

You did it again. Another fun video. Great history. Enjoy your time in the woods. Look forward to the next video

@Carolbearce 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Can’t wait to see more.

@wendywarrior2264 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That well is scary stuff! If there’s a dead snake down there, there might be living ones! Be safe out there!

@bethbartlett5692 2 жыл бұрын

Made me hungry for Fried Chicken, home cooked. The rock wall looks like so many left in the North East, the stones are so consistently flat, I imagine it was once so attractive.

@patriciahaines7803 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! They transport me, I DO feel like I'm right there with you. Keep it up, Robert...

@dannykerr7454 4 жыл бұрын

Holy cow! Where’s the electric and water camp hook up? That’s real camping!lol

@pirateheart100 4 жыл бұрын

You know this is really kind of sad. The settlers poured there heart and soul into these places; they lived there and died there and now there is nothing left but piles of stones to mark that they were there. We don't even know the name of the town. If it wasn't for Sidestep Adventures we wouldn't even know about it. Thank you for keeping the past alive.

@cessygarcia1911 4 жыл бұрын

Buenos días.....💋❤ guero robert saludos buen domingo ........💜❣💜❣💜💋💜💋Pasenla bonito y cuídense......diviertanse pero con cuidado siempre ❤💜💋❤💜❤ buen provecho 🍔❤💋

@johnhilton6333 4 жыл бұрын

Good looking tires!

@txladywolf01 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome history!! Great finds

@JanRaz1955 4 жыл бұрын

So interesting 😎 thanks for your videos.

@FunGetAways 4 жыл бұрын

I just enjoy you guys content and the history you share with us! Please keep it up 👍🏾 ♥️ Great looking lunch 🍴

@jamielieberg7053 4 жыл бұрын

great video again have a great time out there Peace Out

@darrennorth6255 4 жыл бұрын

Old Sasquatch can smell that chicken haha

@Mr.Thinker- 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always guys 👍💯 keep safe

@j.bridgetk.3924 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your channel. I just discovered you a week ago.👍 I live in Southern California but I was born in Nashville Tennessee ...have lots of family there and love the south ...absolutely love what you’re doing. Anything old has fascinated me since I was a little girl and visited the Hermitage ...keep up the good work, every life needs an adventure.😎. Bridget

@barbaracooke1617 4 жыл бұрын

😍That chicken sandwich looked gooood 😋 also enjoyed today adventure too👍

@timothyhopkins6960 4 жыл бұрын

Your always so interesting.

@annebell7274 4 жыл бұрын

Robert this is fascinating, I'm loving it. So much so that I could have watched all 3 episodes in one. I really am excited to see part 2.Just please you two, watch out for the snakes (and open wells) this is awawsom 🌳🍀🌳

@ricardomedina0317 3 жыл бұрын

I live in downtown Los Angeles and really enjoy armchair traveling with you, Cody and the rest of the gang. I enjoy your videos emmensely. Ricardo

@sherronbell4961 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible video

@ducaticanine 4 жыл бұрын

enjoy your videos man. i grew up in atlanta in the 70s and 80s and left 25 years ago. i used to head north to the mountains fairly often to hike and explore. your videos reminds me of my childhood

@nickdial8610 4 жыл бұрын

My guess it was a cotton gin or a saw mill Probably ran off a steam engine Enjoyed the video Y’all take care

@davidandingem.644 4 жыл бұрын

Strange we call a deserted town a ghost town! Are we all ghosts when we die? Should we call graveyard a ghostyard? We don't think of our dead as ghosts as long as we loved or known them. P.S.: you may find more at the bottom of the well than snake bones! Who knows who disappeared years ago in this area and had never been found! Now that is spooky.

@whiterabbit-wo7hw 4 жыл бұрын

Graveyards are boneyards.

@patricialenaburg6553 4 жыл бұрын

It's looking like settlement, especially finding the old well {very scary old well}. There has to be a cemetery close to that area, they had to be buried somewhere. Really liking this video, great job. Be ever so careful. Glad to see your sidekick is back with you, Cody.

@whiterabbit-wo7hw 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Robert and Cody. This is an adventure! Great place for a camp out and "ghost" stories. 🤤🤤💀💀💀👻👻 Be careful and we'll see y'all in the next video.

@maryannanaya7126 4 жыл бұрын

Cody you need your own walking stick in case of snakes.

@CC58 4 жыл бұрын

I'm super careful around homesites because you know they have a well. I found one that someone had put logs across decades before and covered with leaves. The logs were rotted and fell threw at the slightest touch. It was a death trap! Brought back a pallet to cover it.

@frankmckee7803 10 ай бұрын

A pallet will last way longer than a warning sign!

@CC58 10 ай бұрын

@@frankmckee7803 Good point. One I covered was bulldozed for a subdivision a year later.

@tashasmith6179 4 жыл бұрын

You must have been an early settler in your past life because you are so passionate about your findings. Lol very interesting. Thanks for the video

@Scarywoody 4 жыл бұрын

If you ever in Douglas County we have Clinton Park which has a cabin from 1858.

@dawndietz4654 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I am so excited for part two! I am allergic to poison ivy and copperheads😂. So I will live vicariously through y’all’s adventures this summer and head out into the woods here in Arkansas after first frost👍🏻

@bamalifecooperative5969 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your vlogs

@rockinrobin7105 4 жыл бұрын

Love adventure!

@tacocin 4 жыл бұрын

Those chimney bricks appear to be hand made from Georgia red clay in molds ... dating from the 1800's. I believe you're correct about the concrete structure being some sort of mill. A metal detector will probably uncover some old cast iron parts. Long ago, I found a concrete structure that turned out to be an old dip tank for cattle to walk through.

@janicesuddath9737 Жыл бұрын

There is an old well on my Dad's farm (mostly wooded area) in the woods near an old stone foundation. My Dad never covered it. He knew where it was & thought it was too small for anyone to fall into. Then the young child Jessica fell into a similar well. Made National news & took days to get her out. My Dad immediately went & filled it with rocks & covered it.

@brendakayshelby8646 4 жыл бұрын

Love the fact you have found remnants of a old community

@christinevangilder6245 4 жыл бұрын

WMA=Wildlife Management Area!

@nancysantamarialatica1141 4 жыл бұрын

LonG time follower here Your so cool Robert

@lessismore6062 4 жыл бұрын

Nice adventure! When I was younger I enjoyed exploring the woods for old home sites. Not crazy about coppers and rattles tho! Thankfully not many where I live.

@ohioyodertoter6827 4 жыл бұрын

that chicken makes a guy hungry and the history in those woods almost makes a guy jealous haha be safe guys

@kathym5307 4 жыл бұрын

Very very interesting.

@karenlouks3636 4 жыл бұрын

I agree all that hard work

@walterromine2808 2 жыл бұрын

The narrow rock walled ditch likely is where a water wheel would have been, but another structure with similar appearance is a sheep dip often found in 19th century farms. However, this one appears to be too narrow for that purpose.

@franceslambert8070 4 жыл бұрын

Going camping and eating fast food??? WOW, and I thought I was the only one to do that. So looking forward to this series of videos.

@ALAN6453 4 жыл бұрын

nice episode

@Jules_70 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video .Your commentary is so good and so respectful. Find it fascinating to watch .Must been bit hairy knowing that well was out there somewhere. The ghosts don't bother me as I believe lol.The snakes I would be wary of if they were venomous but they don't but I have a snake albeit non venomous 😁.

@rs91268 4 жыл бұрын

First. Awesome video sir keep it up

@Nicole-rj4xz 4 жыл бұрын

Your comment says it was posted one day ago, KZfaq’s being crazy 🤪 or you predict the future 🧐

@rs91268 4 жыл бұрын

Nicole I’m from the future don’t tell nobody

@Nicole-rj4xz 4 жыл бұрын

Mystic Robert 🔮

@norsehall309 4 жыл бұрын

G'Day Robert and Clan, You could spend a lot of time exploring the woods, Night time story's and things that go bump in the night, such good fun, hope you survive , cheers, Neil.