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I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

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Why this abandoned house in Virginia is filled with life-size mermaids is not known, but there is some history on the house itself and the murders that took place inside. I was fortunate enough to get pictures from inside back in 2018.

The large house itself was built in the 1840s. It was at a point used to house soldiers during the Civil War before it was reopened as a restaurant. It was during this time when the owner was found responsible for murdering and hiding over 20 bodies in a cave beneath the home (this is all documented by local historians). It is apparently one of the most haunted houses in America. The name of the serial is being withheld to protect the property itself, as well as the safety of others.

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The exterior

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

When I first entered the house I did not know about the history, I was just curious after I saw this large ominous house on the side of the road while driving through Virginia. However, I felt like there was definitely some sort of weird or tragic history that may have taken place here. Why would such a large beautiful old house be completely abandoned like this? My initial feeling was more of sadness than a very bad feeling.

The main foyer where underneath the bodies were found

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

Downstairs living area

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

Back in 2018, no matter how many pictures I took, they would all come out blurry. This was the first time this happened to me inside of an abandoned house. I couldn’t explain it. I attempted to visit again in 2020, but after getting all the way to the location, I realized I had forgotten my camera, another first for me. It was like something didn’t want me to document the house. The third time was the charm.

A mermaid hangs in a bedroom closet

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

An upstairs bedroom

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

Scattered around everywhere was vintage clothing. Then there were just the mermaids lying around with no explanation. There were no written clues anywhere as to why, and no information could be found online while trying to research.

Besides the architecture of the house, and finding out the construction date of 1842, there was no indication that it was used during the war. That information came from a local historian, and even they had a hard time tracing back the history. The items in the house appeared to all be 1940s and later, when I assume the last resident lived inside.

A mermaid in a bedroom

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

A painted fireplace on the wall with the date of construction

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

Clothes still in a closet (belonging to the last owner)

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

Another mermaid In a bedroom

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

A living space

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

Another mermaid in a bathroom

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

Upstairs bedroom

I Unearthed An Abandoned Residence Filled With Old Life-Size Mermaids With A Gruesome Backstory

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Diana Lopetaitė

Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

What do you think ?

DB 1 year ago

Well that just pegged my freak-o-meter.

9points

two-sided llama 1 year ago (edited)

I ALWAYS KNEW THE MERMAID ARMAGEDDON IS UPON US.

7points

Aramis Starfish 1 year ago

ooh I'd live there, beautiful house and mermaids. Surprised it wasn't torn down as a murder house. Hope no one is exploiting it for tourism.

4points

ConstantlyJon 1 year ago

I live in Virginia and I really wanna know how close I am to this house. Looks like it might be closeby honestly. Tons of very old houses near me, especially in the mountains.

3points

Lateek Finest 2 months ago

What might I ask are you doing with the house? Are you selling it or just doing a documentary because I am very interested in abandoned houses

1point

NannernomminNanaPanda Premium 1 year ago

I would love to be able to look at those clothes in the closets. Does anyone have anymore information about this house?

1point

JB 1 year ago

How many times is this going to be reposted?

0points

DB 1 year ago

Well that just pegged my freak-o-meter.

9points

two-sided llama 1 year ago (edited)

I ALWAYS KNEW THE MERMAID ARMAGEDDON IS UPON US.

7points

Aramis Starfish 1 year ago

ooh I'd live there, beautiful house and mermaids. Surprised it wasn't torn down as a murder house. Hope no one is exploiting it for tourism.

4points

ConstantlyJon 1 year ago

I live in Virginia and I really wanna know how close I am to this house. Looks like it might be closeby honestly. Tons of very old houses near me, especially in the mountains.

3points

Lateek Finest 2 months ago

What might I ask are you doing with the house? Are you selling it or just doing a documentary because I am very interested in abandoned houses

1point

NannernomminNanaPanda Premium 1 year ago

I would love to be able to look at those clothes in the closets. Does anyone have anymore information about this house?

1point

JB 1 year ago

How many times is this going to be reposted?

0points

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