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October
14, 2013. First of Two Entries Today. Bonus Pictures of an Appalachian Mountain Homestead. Along the Parkway, there is a replica of an early mountain homestead. A paved
path leads to a log cabin surrounded by a split rail fence and a chicken coop
behind it. There is a gourd from the garden resting on the porch. Next is a
picture of the root cellar, used to preserve vegetables from the garden. There
is an explanation of the stone fences found in the area and a log enclosure to
restrain the "half-wild" razorback hogs raised by the early pioneers.
The next two pictures are the barn and the spring house. The spring house
enclosed an underground fresh water source. The house captured the cool air
which was used to preserve dairy products and meats.
The homestead was recreated about fifty years ago
and the half-century's wear causes it to look pretty authentic.
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