Old homes in Marianna, FL

I sojourned to Marianna, FL not because I wanted to go there, but because Hurricane Gustav was licking at my heels. I chose the town randomly from a map, and it was a good choice. I needed something to do in this small town in northern Florida, and luckily I did find something. I was told by the concierge at the front desk there were some historic homes in the town. These homes were built during the 19th century and even earlier than that. Here are two of my favorites. Hope you enjoy!

Old homes are great. There is something timeless and wonderful about them. It is not just their long storied past that is amazing; it is the simplicity in their style and manner. The white conservative color is not eye catching or alluring, but trustworthy like it would never fail you. Their wide full porches evoke thoughts of families gathering to talk to renew their faith in family. The doors are inviting, not like great secrets are kept behind it, but through there lies some sacred hallowed ground, that there is love and warmth just inside that doorstep. It is not that the people in that home have more love and warmth than anybody else. It is that the house itself seems to be embodied with it. There is a living spirit, and whoever steps across its threshold will be taken up with it. It is idyllic.