Immediately after Abandoned in Virginia was published on Facebook last March, contributions began to pour in. Here are some highlights of the photos submitted by others to the page on day one, March 3, 2014. If you recognize the location of any of the unidentified settings, feel free to comment with the city or county…but please do not identify the specific location of abandoned old homes.
As you can see, the page immediately began to flourish with a variety of excellent photographs of a variety of structures around the state. I remain extremely grateful for these contributions and for the ongoing support of the page.
The first contributed post to the page…the former Rachel’s Inn on 221 in Goode. Known for chitterlings and the coldest beer in Bedford – photo by Steve Hammerold McCauley Store & Post Office in Goode, Virginia, posted by Melvin Mick Braffordformer Piedmont Mills in Lynchburg, posted by Kai Raineynear White Falls Mill in Pittsylvania County, by Stacey Yeatts HaskinsPiedmont Mills Historic District in Wirtz, Franklin County, by Megan Truman Dillonformer Post Office in Goode…not necessarily abandonedold bank in Big Island, photo circa 2006 by Chris TannerOld Moneta produce store, used in the “What about Bob?” film, by Lynn Franzbuilding at former DeJarnette Asylum in Staunton, by Shanna Muellera rather unusual contribution posted on day one from Heather Taylor…
about the photo and house above:
“This is an abandoned house located in Callaghan, Virginia. My horror photography company, GOREgeous, was granted access to use this home for promotional photos by the caretaker”
old fire tower in Nelson County, by Jenn Rodgers CallahanUnion Level in September 2013, by Brooks Lenhart Photographyold mill wheel in Campbell County, by Nikki Pughold McCauley Store in Goode, by Melvin Mick BraffordOld Eggleston High School…. Eggleston, Giles County…posted by Samantha Anne Robertson, photographer Tim WilliamsNolde Brothers Bakery, Norfolk, by Steven Selingerin Amelia County, by Kathie Kathiewestern opening of the original Crozet Tunnel near Waynesboro, by Jim Pysell
About the photo above:
“It’s the Blue Ridge train tunnel built in the 1850’s and closed in 1944. It is 4100 ft. long and currently walled off in the middle. The localities are trying to re-open & restore it to be used as a hiking/biking trail. It’s only a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway.”
A former country store on the Old Blue Ridge Turnpike (Rt. 231) in Uno, Madison County, by D. Travis Brandelold school (or church?) in the Sunny Bank area of the Northern Neck–taken about 3 years ago – photo circa 2011 by PastorJan Grissettin Appomattox, now demolished, by Melissa Sue Fulton
About the above house:
“This house was built in the early 1900’s, and was demolished to make room for a parking lot the year before last. I believe they called it the Christian Home after the gentleman (Dr. Christian) who lived there from the mid-twenties, until his death in 1955. Since sometime around the early 2000’s, the property has been in the possession of Liberty Baptist Church, and had been sitting in disrepair for some years before the church finally decided to tear it down. I’m sure their reasons for demolishing this building were sound, but I can’t help but wish they had chosen to preserve such a beautiful piece of the town’s history!”
in Woolwine, Va. (Patrick County), on Rt 8 near 58 east – by Christine Davenportin Rural Retreat, by Sarah Havensnear Soapstone, by Jim Talbottin downtown Lynchburg, by Hannah Mcphetersin Buckingham County, by Kathie Kathieold house off of Rt. 221, by Melvin Mick Braffordby Stan Burpee, location unidentifiedin Meherrin, by Robby Batte
about the above building:
“Main Street Meherrin is the county line for Lunenburg and Prince Edward counties. This building on the Prince Edward side of the road more recently was a church, prior to that a pool hall (I believe), but originally was a general store (thanks Linda Gee Nunnally). Photo taken last November.”
now-demolished old house on Longwood Avenue in Bedford, by Melvin Mick Braffordby Carissa Eichler-Crawford, location unidentifiedin Pittsylvania County, along Rt. 29, by Jenn Rodgers Callahanin Buckhingham, by Sherri Moyer Brooksin Bedford, by Lola Via MeadorRt 652 in Gladys Va. across from substation, by Jody Denton-Hudsonin Gladys area, by Kristin Nelmsalong New River Trail, Alisonia, by Angela Koster Scottin Matthews County, by Kathie KathieJessee’s Mill, by Ashley Jesseeby Jeff Levy, location unidentifiedanother photo of old Eggleston High School, by Ashley DavidsGirl Williamson the banks of the Appomattox Riverside Park in Ettrick, by D. Travis Brandelalong the Rolfe Highway in Smithfield, by Grace HardingAbandoned AMC Javelin in Amelia County, by Tom Saundersin Wirtz, by Megan Truman Dillonin Pittsylvania County, by Michael D. Burnettunknown location and contributor
The old white church with the green roof is in Amelia, Va. I also have a lot of abandoned pictures around the county if you would like to use any of those on facebook Victoria Lunsford
Am interested to know if you are familiar with “Airwell” in or near Amelia? Am descendant in James Stewart Family interested in finding out more about the homeplace of the author of our family history.
The old store pictured with the sign, Uno (pronounced “you know”) is in Madison County along Route 231. The tunnel pictured is the western opening of the original Crozet Tunnel near Waynesboro.
All these pics of buildings/homes have some measure of potential and reuse. It’s so sad to see them go to waste. The Asylum is a beautiful strstructure.
Love these pictures, thank you for this site! I had taken the one of this house a few years ago. I’m pretty sure this picture was taken after mine, the house looks a lot more run down than when we stopped and looked. The house near White Falls Mill in Pittsylvania County, by Stacey Yeatts Haskins
Would like to know more about the history of the 2-story church which is approximately the 16th photo from the end of the page. We’ve been there dozens of times and have always been curious about why the piano is on the first floor and the pulpit is on the second floor. The inside of the church is as solid as a rock with an unusual pattern in the wood on the walls. Located in the Northern Neck.
The picture located above, white two story house. Gutter hanging down, two chimney stacks, top floor has five windows. I took that photo, its location is on crawlfish rd, rural retreat, va.
I saw this site right away, and sent a heads up to many friends. Kipp has done a great job! Many times it will be the only site I view during the day! I was right here when it passed 100K. WOW!
The picture entitled “in Pittsylvania County, along Rt. 460, by Jenn Rodgers Callahan”, is actually located on the south-bound lane side of Rt. 29, not 460, which does not go into Pittsylvania County.
The log house pictured after “Jessee’s Mill” is (or was) near Staffordsville in Giles County. It was for sale a few years ago – don’t know if it sold, or if new owners left it standing.
This site is devoted to the aesthetic appreciation of abandoned and decaying old homes and other buildings and such, and is the official companion web site to the wildly popular Abandoned in Virginia page on Facebook.
Abandoned in Virginia 
Love these images. Inspiring to me in my work
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love all these old pictures.
The brick building that says “Nolde Brothers” in brick is in Norfolk on Hampton Blvd by ODU.
LikeLiked by 1 person
thank you very much
LikeLike
This page is just too neat!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The old white church with the green roof is in Amelia, Va. I also have a lot of abandoned pictures around the county if you would like to use any of those on facebook Victoria Lunsford
LikeLiked by 1 person
Am interested to know if you are familiar with “Airwell” in or near Amelia? Am descendant in James Stewart Family interested in finding out more about the homeplace of the author of our family history.
LikeLike
The Eggleston HS pic is attributed to a Tim Williams on Flickr. https://wwww.flickr.com/photos/williams_3/6490265887/
LikeLiked by 1 person
The old store pictured with the sign, Uno (pronounced “you know”) is in Madison County along Route 231. The tunnel pictured is the western opening of the original Crozet Tunnel near Waynesboro.
LikeLiked by 1 person
All these pics of buildings/homes have some measure of potential and reuse. It’s so sad to see them go to waste. The Asylum is a beautiful strstructure.
LikeLike
Thing like asbestos makes them unsafe for reuse.
LikeLike
I drove past Rachel’s Inn everyday when I lived in Bedford. Anyone know it’s story?
LikeLike
Great photos. Thanks for sharing.
LikeLike
Top picture on home page with Virginia sign is at VA/Carolina line on Highway one, Mecklenburg county.
LikeLike
Thanks Carl, yes, that’s my own photo…with a bit of PhotoShop to add “ABANDONED IN”…
LikeLike
Love these pictures, thank you for this site! I had taken the one of this house a few years ago. I’m pretty sure this picture was taken after mine, the house looks a lot more run down than when we stopped and looked. The house near White Falls Mill in Pittsylvania County, by Stacey Yeatts Haskins
LikeLike
Would like to know more about the history of the 2-story church which is approximately the 16th photo from the end of the page. We’ve been there dozens of times and have always been curious about why the piano is on the first floor and the pulpit is on the second floor. The inside of the church is as solid as a rock with an unusual pattern in the wood on the walls. Located in the Northern Neck.
LikeLike
this church?
LikeLike
Yes, this is it. I think in Northumberland County. Definitely in Northern Neck.
LikeLike
The picture of the “I. M. Akers” store front…that building is in Woolwine, Va. (Patrick County).
LikeLike
Where is Eggleston High School?
LikeLike
town of Eggleston(very small) in Giles County, Va. @20 miles from VA Tech. This old building was destroyed a few weeks ago.
LikeLike
The picture located above, white two story house. Gutter hanging down, two chimney stacks, top floor has five windows. I took that photo, its location is on crawlfish rd, rural retreat, va.
LikeLike
I saw this site right away, and sent a heads up to many friends. Kipp has done a great job! Many times it will be the only site I view during the day! I was right here when it passed 100K. WOW!
LikeLike
One that says crawford, if your talking about crawford road its in yorktown,va prob down one of the sise roads they got blocked off.
LikeLike
The picture entitled “in Pittsylvania County, along Rt. 460, by Jenn Rodgers Callahan”, is actually located on the south-bound lane side of Rt. 29, not 460, which does not go into Pittsylvania County.
LikeLike
The log house pictured after “Jessee’s Mill” is (or was) near Staffordsville in Giles County. It was for sale a few years ago – don’t know if it sold, or if new owners left it standing.
LikeLike