I Bought An Abandoned Log Cabin that was built in 1780

Today’s video is a handcrafted 18th century historic log cabin tour. This rustic Abe Lincoln cabin in the woods tour shows you all of the construction from 1780, including the exterior, stone fireplace, boulder-supported foundation, rustic interior and more. This is a tour of one of the houses on our property, and the rumor is that Abraham Lincoln visited this exact log cabin and spent two nights here. So,let’swalkaroundtheinsideandoutsideofthisbeautiful,historic cabin and see how it was constructed, and how it has remained standing for over 240 years. Amazing! If you enjoyed today’s video featuring this handcrafted 18th century historic log cabin tour, and exploring all throughout the rustic Abe Lincoln cabin in the woods tour, showing you all of the construction from 1780, please remember to like, share, subscribe and comment if you have any questions, suggestions or feedback. I hope to see you here again .

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[jodic]

I live in the South and actually, there would more than likely have been many kids plus the parents living in the cabin. Back then it was not uncommon to have 12 or more children. They would usually sleep 4 to a bed. The chinking is mostly red Clay which is plentiful in the South. It is a wonderful heritage to own a place like this! You’re lucky to own it!

[Steveski]

I’m so happy to hear that you’re going to repair the foundation and keep the historic house.

[DasMoose]

Love how excited you are about the history, It's yours, too!

Glad to have you here!

[amypaparone]

That house is in amazing condition for its age. They took great pride in their work back then and things were made to last. Unlike today. Can’t wait to see what you do with it! Absolutely gorgeous 😍

[billywalker]

We have an old log tavern built in the 1700s on our farm. German immigrants built it. It has two stories, a full basement, and a huge attic. There is an added on kitchen from the 1800s. Robert E. Lee and his daughter used to stay there on their travels.

[kelleyhawk]

I am honestly happy your family purchased this. ( I noticed a few offensive comments over historic buildings and y’all being new to this country). I see that u have a respect, honor, morality and gratitude that so many born here in the 🇺🇸 have lost and those who would want to make it “modern” or tear it down in the name of selfish greed. Thank you for saving a little more of our history, that now is part of your family’s history also! ❤ from North Carolina!

[susanaldridge]

This was a very big cabin for 1780 and it had enough room for a family of 8 or more and they had a room above the fireplace too, where the family slept several children to a small bed (by today’s standard). In 1784 there was a big influx from Virginia and NC areas southward to recently vacated British cabins and land. The forests at that time were virgin and wagons could be driven straight thru the woods as the trees were so tall that there was little ground growth. There were flocks of parrots and parakeets and large panther cats. It was a paradise. Georgia had been kept relatively free of settlers, as they had deamed it Creek Indian hunting land. Settlers had to get a passport to pass thru GA to get to Alabama, which is a reason why many settlers chose to travel over to Tennessee and then south to AL.

[chrismatteson]

I love that you appreciate the house and the history to preserve it! So many people want to modernize. There are so many modern houses, yet only a few historic homes left. Thank you!

[debrabensinger]

Very gorgeous and so original I love it. I'm amazed that it lasted so many years without someone putting drywall up. You are very blessed to have a original log cabin

[dodge]

Back in the day people were alo shorter :) Man I absolutely LOVE this.. and I love you have bought it because we all know it will be taken care of and allowed to live on for MANY years! Thank you for preserving things such as this... Means a lot!

[deborahsewell]

This is the coolest! I spent my summers in the coal mine of KY. Stayed in a house built the same way. Please don't change it other than fixing it. I'd add on of course, but what a gem. Good luck & keep us posted

[gregorylyon]

That place is awesome. Hats off to the new owner. That cabin is a once in a lifetime find. Keep it for future generations

[Diogenes_]

House used to have more rooms upstairs, you can see slots in the logs where the other floor joists used to be. Cool house.

[julieshepherd]

Love your cabin!, I dream of having one. I'm glad that you're restoring it. Let us see it as your restoring it, thanks for sharing, have a blessed weekend 😊

[maricogan]

I really enjoy seeing the pleasure you have in this beautiful old settelers home. The doors were short because the people were short, for the most part.

[LeashaKnight]

Love your excitement and respect for history. I believe the reason for the short doors was mainly because people were much shorter then because of less nutrition while young. Have you ever noticed how short antique beds are? Abraham Lincoln was considered freakishly tall.

[marythompson]

The low door way wasn't about saving heat but self defense. It made the attackers bend down as they entered the room unable to use their weapons giving the home owners a chance to defend themselves.

[DS-llfn]

There are many cottages and houses in Sweden which are built the same way and are as old.
Yes it is fascinating how healthy this houses are!
Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[billkaline]

Thanks for the tour of your historic old wooden cabin. You certainly have your work cut-out for yourself. What an exciting adventure!

[jennyandrews]

It's beautiful, back in the day people were shorter. My grandmother told me back in her day there were no kitchens like now, they washed their dishes and stored them on straw in a trunk, between meals.