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MoonShadows said: That is so cool! The original part of our farmhouse was built in 1840. It was then added on to several times. All of our 4 our outbuildings were built after WWll with the exception of the old barn, which is just a foundation now. When we bought the property in 1995, we wanted to rebuild the barn, but because the structure had been collapsed for over a year, the township would not grandfather in a new structure on the foundation. The barn was about 4 feet off the road. They told us we would have to relocate it 30 feet off the road. So, we have used the foundation as an "open air" garage for the past 27 years. Last year, we built a firewood shed in the old foundation.







How far are you away from Culpeper? My father grew up on his family's farm there, born in 1917. I used to love to visit the farm. When my grandparents died in the 1960's, the farm was sold. I would have loved to have bought it, but I was not in the position to do it at the time (too young). The land now has 3 or 4 houses (one is the original farmhouse) and a large drug and alcohol rehab. I cry every time I think about it. I remember walking in the freshly plowed fields looking for Indian arrow heads and civil war musket balls. I still have some of them.

I am a pretty good ways from Culpepper. I am in the southwest mountains of Virginia. My wife and lived in the country when we got married, but once the kids came along, moved to suburbia for better conditions and convenience. Once both of the kids had moved out and started their lives, we bought a small farm in a remote location. We absolutely love it, plenty of fresh air, quiet, neighbors will help you with anything, but stay to themselves otherwise and lots a land for gardens! The original house has been added onto a couple of times and remodeled inside. We certainty love the old farmhouse feel and even with some of the upgrades, the house still has the old time feel. We also collect antiques and a farmhouse certainty makes them stand out.
I always look for Indian arrow heads and have done a bit of metal detecting, but to date have not found any. I have a creek running through my property, but probably need to go over to Sinking Creek to find arrow heads.
That is a great looking wood shed! I have plans to build a nice one like that close to my outdoor wood burner, but have had other things that are higher priority. There are so many things I could do, but until I retire, will have to peck away at them on weekends and after work.