Hidden Gems from North Carolina

 There are so many hidden gems in the world.  Many are right under our noses, yet we tend to look past them and dream of exotic destinations.  Let’s look at a sampling of photos from the Piedmont area of North Carolina.

There will be more photos to follow along with explanations of what and where of the pictures.  Unfortunately, we don’t always know the true background of the subjects.  If I know I’ll pass it on to you.  Most of these pictures are simply older buildings that are slowly being reclaimed by Mother Nature.

Walkertown Farm Supplies

Moratock Iron Furnace at Moretock Park near Danbury.

Priddy’s General Store, Danbury, NC

Priddy’s General Store

Priddy’s General Store is a true old general store, owned and operated by the same family for many years.  You can get a pair of boots, a bologna sandwich, or nearly anything in between.  They also have a stage out back where local musicians gather and play.  Well worth a stop if you are in the Danbury area.

A steam engine built by A.B. Farquhar of York, PA.
We found this engine while poking around the Todd, NC area.

Both these engines belong to a gentleman that owns multiple short line railroads.  This seems to be a repair/storage depot for Yadkin Valley Railroad.  The engines have the markings of the Gulf and Ohio Railways.
I won’t give the location away as it is remote and needs to remain so for the protection of the equipment.
As you can see the engines appear to be in exceptionally good condition.