II: Buildings & Artifacts

This section features the buildings that exist at Historic Brattonsville, plus artifacts that help to bring us to a better understanding of life, during the years in which Brattonsville experienced its growth.

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McConnell Log Cabin: Used Broad Axe | Historic Brattonsville 3
McConnell Log Cabin: Used Broad Axe | Historic Brattonsville
Episode 3

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The broad axe is believed to be of Viking origin dating to early Scandinavia. It was used as both a weapon and a tool. It is likely that Scots-Irish would have been familiar with its use before coming...
Work Barn & Small Corn Crib | Historic Brattonsville
Work Barn & Small Corn Crib | Historic Brattonsville
Episode 14

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Left : Work Barn Right: Small Corn Crib for storing corn. After harvesting the corn, it would be left in the crib to dry with the shucks still on. After it dried out and the shucks were removed, it...
Homestead House | Historic Brattonsville
Homestead House | Historic Brattonsville
Episode 20

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The Homestead House was built between 1823 and 1826. This is where Dr. John Bratton and his family resided. He was a physician, as well as a farmer, and his success in agriculture, growing grains and...
Assembly/Dining Hall | Historic Brattonsville
Assembly/Dining Hall | Historic Brattonsville
Episode 22

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The exterior of the Assembly/Dining Hall. It was used for formal dinners, parties, recitals, and dances. This addition to the house stood as a sign of their wealth and status in the community.
Cellar Beneath Assembly Hall | Historic Brattonsville
Cellar Beneath Assembly Hall | Historic Brattonsville
Episode 24

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Below the Assembly Hall is the cellar, which acted as a central storage and work area, and was used for food preparation. A dumb waiter was used to bring items from the cellar to the dining room.
Brick Kitchen for Homestead | Historic Brattonsville
Brick Kitchen for Homestead | Historic Brattonsville
Episode 25

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This was the main food preparation area for the Homestead. Food would be prepared and carried over. This was typical during this time period, in order to prevent fires. Be sure to view the 3D Virtual...
Brick House & Remains of Store | Historic Brattonsville
Brick House & Remains of Store | Historic Brattonsville
Episode 30

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To the right of the historical marker is the Brick House, the last of the original Bratton Plantation buildings, constructed between 1843 and 1845. To the right of that are the remnants of the Bratton...