Casulon Plantation
Good Hope, GA
Walton County
"Antebellum estate 6BR/3BA. Superbly restored. 10 outbuildings on
15 pristine seclud-
ed acres. Numbered structural beams. Kit garden w/original rock wall.
150-yr-old boxwood parterre garden. National Register. Home of former
governor. Truly significant historic treasure. New Price: $1.5
million"
That was before it burned on March 25, 2002. The structure is considered a total loss but what's left, and the land, is still for sale (not sure what the price is now).
The 1824 Greek Revival mansion was a site for festivals, sightseeing tours and Civil War re-enactments. The grounds featured century-old cedars, magnolias, oaks and an English boxwood garden. It was once part of a 10,000-acre, 19th-century cotton plantation. A slave cabin and other structures still exist, but the smokehouse and vegetable cellar were destroyed in the fire.
At the time of the fire, Casulon Plantation had been at the center of a fight against a proposed granite quarry behind the estate. Opponents maintained that operating a quarry so close to the house might damage it. Shortly after Casulon had burned, the Walton County Superior Court ruled that the quarry did not violate county zoning regulations as had been stated. The Hanson quarry opened in 2005.
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swimmingintheether (working overtime) [deleted] 53 months ago | reply
fabulous shot; the pillars are still imposing..
and thank you for sharing the story.. wow.. suspicious indeed!
photogirl612 (Rosemary Williams) [deleted] 53 months ago | reply
Great shot, but what a loss. thanks for the history.
evanleavitt 53 months ago | reply
Thanks All!
Marty Hogan 53 months ago | reply
oh my! sad on the fire! but it is wonderous you still extracted its grandeur out of such a tragedy
Dan Krecklow 53 months ago | reply
This is so . . . surreal? . . . dramatic? . . . symbolic?
Thanks for sharing! Great work!
Gayle_T 53 months ago | reply
Now that's pretty incredible.
Spkennedy3000 - Architectural Photographer 53 months ago | reply
Wow I envy your subject matter.
evanleavitt 53 months ago | reply
Explored!
Thanks Everybody!
StephenReed 53 months ago | reply
Fantastic image, Evan. I want to go find this!!!
~diAnNa~ [deleted] 53 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Artistic Treasure Chest {Invited Images Only} *Contest Open*, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Wow, What a shame... This is a stunning image.
Robert Lz 53 months ago | reply
I've got to see this one, awesome picture Evan
Carolina Shots 53 months ago | reply
Stunning! Awesome! Fantastic! Too many complementary adjectives to type out. I love this!
amy higgins 53 months ago | reply
How tragic and suspicious! Hauntingly beautiful capture Evan!
**Gregoo** 53 months ago | reply
WOW....this is awesome.
Sunset Sailor 53 months ago | reply
Really sad story, of which you have made a fantastic image.
Kokkie5 52 months ago | reply
Great capture, interesting story!
crashmattb 51 months ago | reply
Wow, this is such a shame. Awfully suspicious that the events and timing surrounding the fire eventually benefited the quarry. As for the photo, it captures the essence of the pain, suffering and eventual demise of the poor old place.
Caitlin Bellah 50 months ago | reply
Absolutely beautiful
ricksmile 37 months ago | reply
one can see the entire foyer, sweeping staircase and all, in a pile just inside the door.
EdgecombePlanter 31 months ago | reply
Just makes you want to cry...