Delta blues part 2

 

 Headed out of Rolling Fork we were told to look for Mont Helena. You are driving through the flat delta and suddenly in the distance you see this.

 

 

Built  on a ceremonial (not to be confused with burial) Indian mound. This gorgeous home is Mont Helena.

 

 

It is fully renovated and used for parties and events. We drove up the steep driveway.

 

 

Beautiful porch and view.

 

View from the porch.

 

On to Nitta Yuma. This is where the trip got sort of magical. We were told there was another old house there, with lots of out buildings. It was all so cool and surreal. It felt like a ghost town.

 

Oh god...another loser photo...is this thing on??

 

Nitta Yuma Post office.

 

Surrounding buildings

 

This one was especially interesting. Chimneys all along the sides.

 

Peeking in a cool old store...full of antiques

 

Parked on the side.

 

As  we were peeking in this guy and his super cute girlfriend pulled up on a four wheeler. I asked if he knew anything about Nitta Yuma. He said in fact he did. His ancestors established the town in the 1700's! He told us a bit about it and then said..."would you like to see inside?'. Are you kidding? It was so wonderful. The store was filled with family heirlooms. He said his grandmother had an antique store on this property. He told us he is Henry Vick Phelps VI. Their family history is rich with ties to the Vicks of Vicksburg. So cool wanted to hear more but hated to impose. So sorry  did not get a pick of his girlfriend and her name. Hope they will see this and comment.

 

another family home there

 

this is why I love the Delta, endless vistas and great stories and people

 

Last stop, Glen Allan

 

Ruins of Episcopal church in cemetery.

 

some great tombstones. Y'all know how I love that.

 

Beautiful day all around

 

Headed home. Cool bridge