MEMORIES OF LOGTOWN. The southeastern section of Upson County was one of the first to be settled, and was once one of the wealthiest, most cultural areas in Upson. Logtown road from the town of Yatesville to Highway 19 near Flint river was the main artery of travel through many plantation with their two story, rather elegant homes for this period. Logtown was a prosperous trading center and the home of many prominent Georgia families - Kendall, Cunningham, Respress, Birdsong, Atwater, Hightower, Williams and Swift. It was also the birthplace of Mrs. Loula Kendall Rogers and John B. Gordon. The Civil war ended this properous region, and none of this exists now except a few chimneys, old cemeteries, and the occasional old home.

aisavery, on May 1, said:

A wonderful study of a sad piece of history, Mary Alice. It is always sad to learn what war destroys, and you've caught an element of loneliness here, and the feeling that we have lost, yet again, something that we cannot regain. And sad, also, to know that history will continue to repeat itself and we will lose much more in time to come. A very nice photographic recording. Thank you also for the commentary -alicia

MaryAlice, on May 1, said:

Alicia:

You are a most wonderful kind of person! :) You always show such interest in the things that I find so fascinating as well. I am just intrigued with the history of this area. I spend so much time combing it over on foot, in my car, in the books, with my camera, and just generally any and every way that I can and with anything that I can get my hands on about it. I want to learn all that I can. If I can find anything else to capture, believe me, I will. The search is not over. I'm still looking for some sort of remains of a beautiful old anti-bellum home called BELLWOOD. It was most magnificent, and I am convinced that there is still something out there somewhere from it. It was the childhood home of Mrs. Loula Kendall Rogers, the one who wrote the quote from the Civil war times that you commented on the other day. How I wish that I could have known her.

Thank you so much for your interest and enthusiasm, an of course, for your kind comments on the photograph.

You are the best! :)

Mary Alice

Madidi, on May 2, said:

Wonderful sentiments and so beautifully illustrated in your text and photographs Mary Alice.

I have been fascinated with the epic battles of this period in American history since schooldays but this series on the remains of ruined homes brings the tragic reality of the consequences of war, broken families too, vividly to life.

I hope you find your Bellwood.

Warmest Regards as always,

Sean.

MaryAlice, on May 2, said:

Sean:

How wonderful to find you here! I didn't know that you also had an interest in American history. It's funny, because when I was in school, I didn't even pay attention in History. English was my favorite, and somehow I missed out on so much. I would certainly pay attention now, but I guess it's a little too late.

The consequences of the battles from this period were much worse than I can possible imagine. They picked up and moved on though, and are truly in inspiration to me.

I will continue to search for some remains of Bellwood. I wish I could find just something. Maybe I will. I shall keep you posted, and thank you for your encouragement.

Warmest regards to you,

Mary Alice

darkflyrobin, on May 3, said:

At the first sight, I were thinking: Are you a practise one ? Now I find I am wrong. Though I know little about America history and Loula Kendall Rogers, I can feel the sadness for a civilization's degrade and vanish.

You do a great job, Mary Alice! Meanwhile, just encourage for the similar actions for my howetown around.

"Country load, take me home..."

Regards, ^Robin^

MaryAlice, on May 3, said:

Robin:

You are a sensitive and unique individual. I enjoy your perspective on things so very much.

Thank you for your comments and praise.

I consider myself a very fortunate girl to live in such a wonderful place and time. SO many before me endured so much terror and sadness. We live in a very good world, and I am extremely thankful for all the love & beauty the surrounds me today.

Thank you again for your nice visit, Robin. I hope your weekend is peaceful and happy! :)

Warmest regards,

Mary Alice

KasiaD, on May 4, said:

That chimney so sad and forelorn obviously has many a tale to tell! Thanks for sharing. Kasia

MaryAlice, on May 6, said:

Kasia,

Thank you so very much for stopping by!

I do believe this chimney would have many stories to tell if it could only speak to me. It does have a rather sad feel to it, I agree.

Thank you for your interest, and I hope you have a wonderful evening.

Best regards,

Mary Alice

Cleboy, on May 13, said:

Oh,..I love this. I could look for chimneys all day long. I've always wanted to know the history of George P. Swift Mills, southeastern Upson county, in general,..and the prosperity it would hold today , if not for the war.

MaryAlice, on May 13, said:

Greetings, Cleboy!

I'm so happy to hear from you again! :)

I'm glad that you appreciate old chimneys! Me too! I LOVE them! :)

There is so much to know and learn about the fascinating history of Upson County! I could talk about it for hours to anyone who would listen!

Tell me, why are you in Savannah now? What are you doing down there?

Cleboy, on May 14, said:

I've been here for 32 years,..but,go back to the Flint, and Pickard many times. Not as often as I'd like. I live next to a revolutionary war battery,..that became a civil war battle in 1863. The cannons are long gone,.and the earthworks all grown over,..but 30 Yankees died there. Gibson Battery. 350 yankees tried to take the position, which commanded a view of a vital entrance into the port of Savannah, not knowing 850 Confederates were defending. The attack was repulsed, but nearby Fort Pulaski fell.

MaryAlice, on May 15, said:

Very interesting bit of history, Cleboy! Thank you so very much for that.

My parents were both born and raised in Savannah. They moved here back a few years before I was born. My father's family actually used to own a big music store n downtown Savannah. I have an ancient black and white photo of it somewhere.

I have posted up some photos for you that I think you will be very pleased with! You were RIGHT ON when you told me to go to Ypsilanti! Great suggestion, my friend! I was praising your name loudly, believe me! :)

Fantastic place, and thank you so much for pointing me in that direction!

Greetings,

Mary Alice

Cleboy, on May 17, said:

I can't find them.....you have so many pictures.

MaryAlice, on May 18, said:

Cleboy,

They are the last five that I downloaded! They're on the very first page! Barns and such! :)

Happy Sunday to you,

Mary Alice