. Thank you! Crop Acres: 145. I believe they settled in Lucca, ND in 1907. What horrors happened within these walls are unspeakable, and today the entire grounds stand vacant and are slowly withering away. Although this large home in Bismarck looks grand more than anything, you might want to keep far away from it if you're afraid of ghosts. The larger milking barn is still there, the house and a couple of out buildings. Auction Note: This is exceptional cropland in Ensign Township near Glenburn, ND. This "Gray Lady" has definitely put this place at the top of North Dakota's most haunted spots. Is there a write about William and Olga Gates (Goetz) in that book. Arnold, Les, and Margie have all died years ago, so now we dont have anyone to give us information. Ron, I used to play at the Johnsons occassionally as well. He used one for his ice cream maker that he went around to nursing homes and other socials. These photos were taken on the abandoned farm just west of Buttzville. S NE Section 2-154-76 http://historicalmapworks.com. Thanks to all of you for my Lucca journey today. Thanks for the memories! Visitors to the mansion, and people who work there today, have heard footsteps, seen doors open and close on their own, and have even recorded a ghostly voice saying not to go up into the attic. 8. Karen Steidl Fingal, ND. Love North Dakota? This is exceptional cropland with nearly all Class II Soils, mostly Hamlet-Souris and Svea-Barnes Soils with an overall Soil Productivity Index in the high 70s and 80s. Thank you! Id love to see a rough map of Lucca to show where things were in relation to the current roads. But thats where I got a lot of information from, in addition to the Enderlin Independent article, as well as the Fingal history book. We know virtually nothing of this farm beyond its location in Griggs County, which lends this place an air of mystery that makes it all the more attractive and fascinating. O.k., so I dont know if someone was yanking my chain or not, but one of the residents in town mentioned that the bar in Lucca became the chalet for Bears Den Mountain in Fort Ransom. Auntie Pet (as we called her) was my favorite aunt. Auction Location: Governors Inn - Casselton, ND NEW POST: 3-22-2016 Tappen, ND. Holly, I spent ALOT of time at Bertha and Ernies. With so many farms that have come and gone over the years, a lot of the old ones are long gone, replaced by something else, and some still standing even if abandoned. Includes an old two story house that needs work, The farm includes a farmhouse, barn, and many other buildings such as sheds and silos. There is a deer sign everywhere, and the quality of deer is high. The story goes that a ghost known as the "Gray Lady" has been haunting this place for over half a century. In some cases, a surrogate (substitute image) is As weve been exploring North Dakotas vanishing places since 2003, its a highway weve found ourselves on again and again, and were due to show appreciation for a road that will take you to so many amazing places. I grew up on the 1st farm north of Lucca! This farm is just across the water from Buttzville. August 2, 2014 Troy Larson. Holly price. This prominent farmland provides a rare opportunity in a highly coveted area with good access off a black-top road and is within a short distance of both Kensal and Glenfield, ND. Dukart Farmhouse NE of Schefield, ND. gdaub@mlgc.com. This land is available for 2023. That ohms addition became the new lucca, and old lucca was picked up and moved there. Located in Fargo, this cemetery is like most others and is frequently visited by those who wish to pay their respects to friends and family who have passed. flickr/Andrew Filer. Holly, Hi Holly, According to legend, his spirit never left the house. Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as Eventually he sold the farm and moved to Valley City. On several occasions weve made an effort to document the abandonment of civilizations along the Missouri River in 1953 due to a coming flood created by the Garrison Dam project the story of Sanish, North Dakota, the construction of Four Bears Bridge, a visit to an Elbowoods Church, and a lost highway to the bottom of a lake, for example and the story of Independence is another of those. Gram Miller and I used to stop by Perletta s place. This is believed to be a ghost known as the Stack Monster. Workers inside the building will often hear their name called out even though nobody is there. This cropland, along Hwy. Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. When I visited the town last fall, I ran into one of their residents, who confirms this as well. Their childrens names were Marie, Anna, Erna, Agnes, Martha, Bertha, Frieda, and Willie. He included some interesting facts and statistics about the state and farming throughout the video. The contract is for $77/acre but if the new owner wants to go in a different direction they will end their contract. 1 negative : safety ; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches or smaller. This field is currently being leased out for farming. Welcome to the Official Abandoned North Dakota Site. In 2003 we started photographing North Dakota ghost towns and abandoned places, first as a hobby and then, as a fascinating learning exercise. Weighted Average Productivity: 28.9 Dear Margo, Charles Wilson Buttz was my grandfathers uncle. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked. We had just learned that the adjoining Cartwright Tunnel, the only railroad tunnel in the state of North Dakota, was in danger of implosion if funding couldnt be raised for a restoration, so that became another excuse to visit this rusty beauty spanning the Yellowstone River. A quick look at an abandoned farm in NW North Dakota. My grandfather, August Nimmick, owned the garage in Lucca, abt 1925-1930. My grandparents Bertha and Ernest Miller lived in Lucca. 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We're no treasure hunters.usually end up with a couple old pennies after hours of work and driving, and at least twenty times that amount of garbage to throw away We dig our holes carefully and leave things as good as when we arrived, and are happy to help anyone close enough to the Fargo area find something they've lost. It is currently being used as pasture land. The following eight places in North Dakota are perfect, creepy examples of exactly those things: Not scared enough yet? It had crowded conditions for the patients who were being treated for their mental disabilities and illnesses in ways we would never even think of doing today. S NW Lots 3-4 Less parcel 9 Section 2-154-76 Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. While at the Liberty Memorial Building, many witnesses have reported the sight of a male ghost. Pasture land with approximately 50 acres of tillable Productivity index of 41.2. My first cousin Shirley Bohan was born in Buttzville. April 21, 2012 Troy Larson. Holly. By the way, FYI, the school may be torn down, but the flag and the post for it have actually been moved just a few miles north on the road going north, on a farmsite. The Gunkel Ranch. Recent Land And Farm data totals approximately 100,000 acres of farms for sale in North Dakota, which was valued at a combined $11 million. Im not sure how long they were all in the Lucca area though. Oct. He always had some trick up his sleeve. Processing barn with Silencer chute. Weve photographed true ghost towns with zero residents and vanishing small towns with a handful of residents remaining places like Merricourt, Corinth, and Haley among many others. She lived out her later life in Seattle and commented to me shed always thought the name of her natal place to be strange.. Alkabo is an unincorporated community in Divide County, North Dakota. The places shown here, two churches, a school, an Air Force installation, and a Nordic ski jump, were all photographed in the last decade or so, and now in the blink of an eye really they are gone. Taxes: $ 541.22 +- document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), An Abandoned Farm near Lucca, North Dakota. He also occasionally did some plowing for my dad Ray. These 12 barns in North Dakota all hold this beauty and history within them. Roger Elijah and his wife were at home and gave me some fascinating background info about the town, Id be grateful to receive whatever additional historical data you might be able to provide! 346 acres dry crop, 155 acres grass and 136 acres feedlot and facilities. Small farms of the past, some quite beautiful even in their decay. , Im sorry i just read this (1-11-12) I do not remember the name Im sorryI hope you got to see the last historical site.. A group of men built a brick wall with LUCCA on it by the original wellLet me know if there is anything I can do to help more! - I ordered all the Lucca Ledger newspapers through the library And found some fun articles. I would be interested in the Buttzville town history. Photos by Troy Larson and Terry Hinnenkamp, copyright Sonic Tremor Media LLC, See also: Dustin Persons Karnak Photos Abandoned farm house. In 1900, when the NP line came through and crossed the Soo line, the town was moved just a little north, to that intersection. John has made an effort to document the churches, schools, and abandoned farms that dot the North Dakota landscape. Even from the outside, anyone can see this place holds some darkness within it. Am doing well. This sort of view isn't that uncommon today, either, with many farmhouses, barns, and other outbuildings still standing all these years later. I know I would! Are you familiar with any of these abandoned places? I used to play store up there when I was a little girl. I took a TON of pictures, and luckily emailed a few b/c my computer crashed and I lost all of them. I can remember when there was still a store and Post office in Lucca when I visited my grandparents. Douglas A. Wicks North Dakota Place Names says it was founded in 1885 by Wolf Chief of the Gros Ventres, and named Independence to signify independence from the other tribes at Fort Berthold. If you set an audio recording device on it, you might pick up a knocking sound that apparently comes from inside. It got to the point that the locals asked a nearby bishop to come and do something about the ghost, but there aren't any records showing whether or not he ever attempted to. Total Acres: 621.92 +- I got it confused with the fact that, according to Historical Map Works, there was an older Lucca that was south of the cemetery by about a mile (my recollections seem to have distorted it to 4). Alamo, ND. The southeast quarter also has an abandoned farmstead. Photograph. My cousin Don owns the home place. and I have the quarter closer to Nome. Some of the farms of today have been around for more than a century, but many of the farmsteads that sprung up during the homesteaders days of the late 1800s and early 1900s have long since been abandoned or destroyed. I have enjoyed researching this for my family tree. I live in Masachusetts and Ive been fascinated by abandoned towns and farms like the one above since I was a little kid and Im glad that I found your site. See also: Sheyenne River Bridge. Abandoned Karnak Farm. I used to occassionally go with Gram to Lucca school and play in the kitchen and gym area while she cooked. Does anyone have pictures of the tavern or any recollection of that. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Well, I could go on for quite a while, but I wont. The seller also had the property te, LAND AUCTION I Told asked her about this and she said it was not her but that this was weird because her family came from Russia and settled in that area.I plan on going back and getting a better picture, I took it with my phone. Evelyn Johnson. My great-grandfather had a farm in or near Karnak. It was pretty hard to get any good pictures, so we chose to photograph this abandoned farm just north of town. Facilities are in good condition. Thanks for helping to preserve some of our history. Nice office building, several shops and storage sheds. they were wonderful. im from lucca,tuscany,italy.well,im courious,because there is a lucca in sicilyand another one in basilicata.regions of italy-.do you ppl know something about the origins of the name of this place in north dakota? Karen, that is fascinating! My maiden name is Schlagel, Yes I have a bunch of Schlagels in my tree. Ward County, North Dakota Contributor Names Vachon, John, 1914-1975, photographer Get more stories delivered right to your email. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. Mark Jensen, I grew up 3 miles from Lucca, my grandparents and great grand parents lived in Lucca. If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in (Some images display only as thumbnails outside I lived 1/4 mile north of Lucca. Near the center of the state, in Wells County, about fifteen miles northwest of Carrington, Cathay stands as a great example of a shrinking North Dakota railroad community in the heart of farming country. Her lingering spirit has scared away multiple preachers and ministers. Some have even reported feeling cold spots. 320 +/- Acres - Steele County, ND Washington Division; 1944. This woman was rumored to have come from the town of Lucca in Italy. Ten years later, the 2010 tally was 43. North Dakota is a target-rich environment. Do you have any recollection of where Guss farm/house might have been? Keep them coming. 2021 Discounted Net R.E. Home. Alternatively, you can purchase copies of various types through Has farmed it for three generations of us. The town is named after Major Charles Wilson Buttz, a Civil War veteran from Pa. Platted in 1882. They are the type of places you want to get close to out of curiosity, but theres always something keeping you from stepping inside. such as microfilm or copy prints? She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. This farm is just across the water from Buttzville. Love this sitethank you. Gene, I remember very well your Aunt Perletta. Feed sources are read. Contact: Kevin Pifer at 701.238.5810 or Pifers Auction & Realty at 877.700.4099 for more information and a complete catalog. The building on the right used to be the chicken coop. Oct. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2017811008/. Ruins of a very old farm building just barely standing now, it is registered as a National Historic Site called Hutmacher Farm. (1940) Abandoned farm house. This is when the town was renamed Lucca. Maybe he can help oout on the genealogy part for you, I took a few pictures of that brick wall, thats really cute! Weighted Average Productivity: 90.2% Deeded acres: 160 deeded acres with beer, a table and some chairs. .. Total Acres: 44.75 +- (LogOut/ Horses were used through the 50s for pulling hay wagons. Perry, Hi Perry, I do remember you and Brenda and playing tag. I do have cousins that remember a little bit. Continue reading Saved from the Deluge: Independence Congregational Church . Acres: 155.14 +/- Now, years later, weve been sad to see many of the places where there were things to see vanish just the same. Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. What North Dakotas Major Cities Looked Like In The 1900s May Shock You. Does your family have farming roots in North Dakota? If someone wishes to confirm this (or argue it) or comment on my info, please do!! North Dakota has a long history of agriculture. I used to go there all the time when I was younger because my grandmother (great aunts sister) lives in nearby Lisbon. I was very intereseted in that. This is a live auction with internet bidding available. 9. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Taxes $385.38 I was 1 1/2 when we moved to MN. Home. Because it is used for cattle, don't sleep on the hunting opportunities. Im to young to remember the Blue Made some great ice cream and had a great article in the Fargo Forum a few years back. So, downtown Lucca, which was right on the NP line, is totally gone. adventure for a young city boy. Total Acres: 898.43 Holly. The drone will take you over the buildings and even through one of them. Colette Bearman Jensen. Abandoned farm house. There are two permanent tower stands on each waterhole. Also, where was the 4-room school that was built in the 20s? Then it also seems like Binghamton is actually in two places at once, because many of the buildings are relocated to Lucca, but the church there still called itself Binghamton. Hope this finds you well. 4 wells provide water . Lucca was moved north, to be near the Soo Line/Northern Pacific Railroad junction, in the southeast corner of Barnes County, in 1900. note: usf34batch7. Buttzville is in Ransom County, just northeast of Lisbon. Throughout the decades, generations of families have continued working the land and making a living through farming. Some of the farms of today have been around for more than a century, but many of the farmsteads that sprung up during the homesteaders days of the late 1800s and early 1900s have long since been abandoned or destroyed. Its always a joy to see these amazing parts of the state and individual family histories. Sonnys daughter and husband live on the farmstead now and have painted the windmill and barns. The reason I got on here was the Blue Room . You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Other materials require appointments for later the same day or in the future. Some of these abandoned places may no longer exist, but were still very lucky to have these photos to remind us of how they once looked. Lonely schoolhouse on the prairies in McKenzie County, left to rot. Empty, abandoned house near Williston. a couple of small steel bins and a barn, McHenry County ND Pasture Land For Sale Good old North Dakota memories. This website is made to document North Dakotas Ghost Towns, vanishing places, and abandoned places in general. 47.33152, -101.38583. It is 1/4 of of a mile from the Stangler place. As we've photographed these places, we've learned a lot about North Dakota and its history and we've tried to share as much of that with you as best we know how. Im sad to say the headstone was broken but is fixable, the section with her name just fell over and a cross fell off the top. Ernie was quite a prankster! Bertha cooked for the school and at one time the owned Th Blue Room Tavern in Lucca. The garage in the middle used to be the grain shed. Reference staff can Lot 4 PT of Lot 5 Section 6-154-75 A lot of the buildings are gone but the main barn is still there. Required fields are marked *. Im wondering if the Kibby/Binghamton location (which is about 4 miles by road to the north) is somehow being confused into the issue? I visited many different cemeteries on my visit and eventually found my G*4 grandma buried in the Lucca Cemetery (I think). Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Here are five more lost North Dakota places. The building site has been well maintained and includes an 80 x 50 +/- Steel Quonset and five 1,250 +/- bushel grain bins. We spotted this farm on the way to Sheyenne River Bridge and made a point to circle back when we were done there. The best places are always the places we discover by accident. PenumbraCharts (484) $6.99 Abandoned Farm in the sunset QuietReflectionsPhot $10.00 FREE shipping Abandoned Farm Its fascinating to see a place like this still standing even if heavily worn and falling apart in places. Here are 8 more lost North Dakota places. It is certainly eerie to see from the outside of these buildings, let alone from the inside. Its believed a ghost named Sophie is causing all of this. Its also only six miles from the state of Montana. Listed below are 10 photos of abandoned places throughout North Dakota that nature is reclaiming. Commodity shed and 3 silage pits, several grain bins, legs and hopper bottom bins for grain handling. This field is currently being leased out for farming. Nature hasn't completely reclaimed it, but it's getting close. I do remember the post office. was the last one to paint the windmill (only one dumb enough to climb up there!) Would you visit this mansion? Rain showers had just moved out. The contents of the Library of Congress Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black-and-White Negatives are in the public domain and are free to use and reuse. The main thing i can remember about lucca is my mothers folks used to go dancing there. Weighted Average Productivity: 43% Your email address will not be published. Tax & Specials: $4211.46, LAND AUCTION The intersection of the two railroad lines is a bit SE of where the remaining buildings for Lucca are. Not quite sure what this ruin was a barn? Receipts for a load of grain sit on the desk of a ghost town grain elevator. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Minot, Ward County, North Dakota. Does anyone know when the school was torn down? As we ventured toward Minot for a book signing event in 2014, we decided we would try to sneak in some shooting time at a few different locations along the drive, but this particular place was not a place we knew about beforehand we just happened to drive right by it, on highway 30 in Albert Township, just north of Maddock, North Dakota and couldnt pass up such a picturesquechurch. It includes some great maps and I think its the source for much of what is on that Now A Memory website. North Dakota dirt ready for a new owner. If you are a person who likes exploring these abandoned places with camera in hand, North Dakota is a target-rich environment. 6. (A thumbnail (small) image will be visible on the left.). No known restrictions. Cement bunks on concrete aprons, pipe and continuous fence, automatic waterers and tire tanks. available, often in the form of a digital image, a copy print, or microfilm. I am too young to remember the blue room too. Weve photographed abandoned places of interest including San Haven Sanatorium, Fortuna Air Force Station, and the Fairview Lift Bridge and Cartwright Tunnel to name a few. My dad had many relatives in this area when he grew up and visited there a lot. OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. I remember well my trips to Lucca when I was young; the Godfredsens store, Milly and Happy Trapp. I am Bertha and Ernest Millers grandaughter. Thank you! It was exhausting trying to clear up all the information, and I think I still am a little confused. Ward County, North Dakota, Snow fence and farm. If you visit any of these three haunted places in North Dakota, youll also likely experience some paranormal activity. My parents passed away when I was very young so I never knew much of our relatives. 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