Author Archives: Alice DeForest

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About Alice DeForest

Sending a smile to brighten your day. Since retiring from a successful real estate career, I am out and about exploring. I live on the SE Coast of the United States, and love the marshes, swamps and beaches of Georgia and South Carolina. Historical sites are also some of my favorite places, and I love sharing them with all of you. I'll do my best not to keep things interesting and bring you along on all my travels.

Folk Victorian House, Clyo —

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Alice DeForest

This gabled-ell house may have earlier origins than the Folk Victorian/Queen Anne ornamentation would suggest, but I’ve not been able to locate any information at this time. via Folk Victorian House, Clyo — Vanishing South Georgia Photographs by Brian Brown

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Georgian Cottage, Clyo —

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Alice DeForest

via Georgian Cottage, Clyo — Vanishing South Georgia Photographs by Brian Brown

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Tuckasee King Landing, Effingham County — Vanishing South Georgia Photographs by Brian Brown

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Alice DeForest

The outpost of Tuckasee King, near present-day Clyo, was the first seat of Effingham County (1784-1787). It was named for a Euchee chief who lived in the area. Today, it’s best known as a landing on the Savannah River. via Tuckasee … Continue reading →

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Central Hallway House, Clyo — Vanishing South Georgia Photographs by Brian Brown

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Alice DeForest

This house is a nice example of a very common vernacular form, seen less and less today. via Central Hallway House, Clyo — Vanishing South Georgia Photographs by Brian Brown

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Mount Pleasant, Circa 1830, Effingham County —

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Alice DeForest

This home was built by John Gindrat Morel (1808-1871) and surely took its name from the nearby Uchee Indian settlement and English trading post known as Mt. Pleasant, on a high bluff of the Savannah River. One of Georgia’s earliest … Continue reading →

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Mizpah United Methodist Church, 1859, Effingham County —

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Alice DeForest

From the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church: In the late 1850s, Dr. Ayer from Rome came to the community to visit his daughter, Mrs. Anderson P. Longstreet, who lived in the community. There was no Methodist church … Continue reading →

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Mingledorff Farmhouse, Circa 1858, Effingham County

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Alice DeForest

I’m grateful to Kenneth Dixon for sharing the history of this home: The Mingledorff Farmhouse was built in 1858 by Norman Mingledorff (1830-1864). “DG 1858” is carved into a brick near the top of the chimney, the initials most likely … Continue reading →

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Candy Kitchen In Savannah —

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Alice DeForest

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‘HarmonioUS’ Fireworks Show is Coming to Epcot Soon —

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Alice DeForest

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Georgia Fishing Report: January 24, 2020

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Well, here we are…watching it rain…again. BUT, as I was just reminded by a very nice caller (a 2019 Angler Award Winner – thanks Craig Gladue!), rain helps our waterways, which also helps our fish and keeps anglers happy. 33 … Continue reading →

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