Alabama is a beautiful state with a tense history. The Deep South
struggles with poverty, and this creates a plethora of abandonment
issues. Cotton fields abound while farmhouses are in shambles. The
childhood home of a famous figure is long forgotten, with only a sign
next to the road reading, Rosa Parks lived here. The mansion of a former
FBI agent is left to decay in Alabama's hot and humid climate. Tornados,
neglect, and death can leave even the most prized properties crumbling
beyond repair. There are many reasons as to why these properties are
forgotten and quickly given back to nature.
In Abandoned Deep South: Lower Alabama, explorer Eric Hammon discovers
and uncovers LA (as some locals call Lower Alabama). The southern
portion of the state is full of schools, funeral parlors, and plantation
homes in disrepair. Overgrowth and debris sometimes keep these places
out of sight and out of mind. The author seeks out these hidden gems and
documents his finds.