When we came to the United States as immigrants, on August 29, of 1983 we of course started to explore the area in rural Georgia where we were living. Right here in Laurens County, Georgia we could still make some photos of former so called 'Slave Houses'. We were quite surprised to find them. I did come across these as I was scanning old slides during the heavy rains and the flooding in husband Pieter's work shop. February it was Black History Month so this is appropriate for showing them here today.
Husband Pieter took this photo in Laurens County, Georgia.
Probably in 1985 and yes, this was before the digital camera era...
Guess these are no longer around, which is a pity as it was part of history.
This one looks quite patched up...
It must have been raining a lot too, considering the water to the bottom right in this photo...
Do any of you recall those slave houses?
PS There are some comments on my FB Page (just click this link) by local readers and they refer to them as being also tenant houses. Sure, I did NOT grow up here in this State. Any info is welcome!
a sad piece of our history. but worth remembering.
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you very much for letting us show these pictures. Otherwise, I wouldn't have seen or known them. I was a it surprised to know these were taken quite recent.
Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Hi Mariette,
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see these photos of the slave houses and makes you wonder if they are still there today? I see a children's red bike out the front, of the first photograph.
Hope that you are enjoying the weekend and we will be changing our clocks the other way in a few weeks.
hugs
Carolyn
Hola Mariette, interesantes fotos e interesante historia. Me ha gustado mucho. Un saludo Mariette y besos.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteich habe solche Häuser auch gesehen, allerdings im Süden in der Nähe von New Orleans.
Liebe Grüße, Johanna
Dearest Mariette ,
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting that you show us this part of your history !
It seems that they lived with difficult conditions !
Have a nice day !
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteeigens danke ich dir für deinen guten Kommentar bei mir.
In lieber Verbundenheit
Elisabeth
Lieve Mariette,
ReplyDeleteMet deze foto's en de boeken ooit gelezen over de slavernij komen er op mijn netvlies grote zwarte families die met z'n allen voor dit soort huizen zitten.
Op 28 augustus 1963, sprak Martin Luther King de historische woorden ‘I have a dream’.
......en als ik de berichten heden ten dagen tot mij neem zijn er over de hele wereld nog altijd mensen die de droom hebben om uit de moderne slavernij te komen.
Fijne zondag!!
Ger
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed by your story, If you don't mind I'm going to share it with my group of facebook of english students. I find the story very interesting and the pictures are amazing.
Marina
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletedies "Häuser" besser Hütten - gehören zur Historie.
Man kann es nicht verleugnen. Wieder schöne Bilder.
Einen schönen Restsonntag wünscht Dir
Irmi
Hi Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing those pictures, really worth remembering.
enjoy your Sunday!
How interesting Mariette! Incredible pictures and yes, what a shame if they're not there anymore as history should preveil, in order for new generations to lean and never let it happened again. Thanks. Have a great week coming.
ReplyDeleteFABBY
Cara amica che bella storia,spero che questa casa sia ancora lì......!!
ReplyDeleteIo e mio marito stavo pensando di fare un viaggio prima o poi in Inghilterra,che dici magari ci incontriamo?;D
Un bacione cara a presto!!
Sabry!!
Cara amica Sabry,
DeleteSe entrambi volete fare un viaggio in Inghilterra, si è ancora lontano dalla Georgia/Estati Uniti... Però mi piacerebbe incontrarti!
Un bacione grande,
Mariette
There's not too many old houses and barns left around. Glad we have photos!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Dearest Mariette, Pieter made wonderful pictures. I was thinking, as I was scrolling, that these dwellings didn't appear old enough to be "slave houses". Most slave dwellings were built on plantation property and the few remnants are local stone. Another person was correct in thinking , tenant. Most of these homes were built for "Tenant Farmers" or "Sharecroppers". They would provide labor in return for housing and a portion of the crop revenue. Not sure of the split but I am sure it was in the landowner's favor. These residents were both black and white and they led a hardscrabble life. Maybe others will have additional information.
ReplyDeleteLove to you, Ginger
No don't have slave houses here in Aus...........but I feel that said houses should be preservered for future generations...........
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYou and Pieter has not living in 1985 but it must has wonder for time on your both of history.
I can see the cars looking all right....
Hugs and love to always!
Michiko
Dear friend thanks for your answer!
ReplyDeleteMy husband would like to go away from Italy, she lost her job ......!
It 's very qualified and has a high profile here and no one can afford to hire him, so he said he'd like to go out of our country ......!
I wonder if you can find something in your part, I'll call right away so we meet!; D
Of course the other friends bloggher know nothing about this!
We hope for better times!; D
A kiss dear friend!
Sabry!