Historic Downtowns

Enfield, North Carolina: The Town We Were Never Supposed to Visit

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Historic downtown Enfield, North Carolina, with railroad tracks, old brick storefronts, and the Town of Enfield water tower.

Some places make it onto my travel itineraries months in advance. I research them, save them to maps, plan routes around them, and occasionally create schedules so detailed that Dusty probably wonders whether he’s traveling with me or participating in a military operation. Enfield, North Carolina, was not one of those places. We weren’t supposed … Read more

The 138-Year-Old Secrets of First Baptist Dothan

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Angled view of First Baptist Dothan’s historic architecture, highlighting its brickwork and arched windows.

Alabama Road Trip #2 – A Quiet Walk into Unexpected History Downtown Dothan has a way of waking slowly. Morning light settles on the brick storefronts, the sidewalks glow soft and empty, and the city feels like it’s still stretching from sleep. On the final morning of our trip, Dusty and I wandered those early … Read more