Not often do you see Victorian era homes so short.

Another reason I like Appalachia -- no money for demo just because your structure sat empty for two years.

^Indeed.

some really nice architecture, but that can't be the original clock tower on the courthouse, can it? It looks awful.

 

Jail in 1997. It was listed in deplorable condition then.

 

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now i totally get the johnny cash song!

The insides and roof of the courthouse burned in the 1950's.

I grew up in this beauty.  It used to be surrounded by giant trees.  Thanks for the memories.