Dogtrot on the Hill Canvas Print

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This Dogtrot came from Scotia, Mississippi. Originally built as a one-room log house in 1768, the dogtrot and second room were added in 1789. Later on, the upstairs was added for a family living quarters while the cabin was used as a stagecoach stop and inn for travelers. It was moved to Grand Gulf Military Park in 1976.

Grand Gulf Military Park, is located on land that was once the town of Grand Gulf, a now extinct Mississippi River Port. In its heyday, it was 76 square blocks with 1000 to 1500 people living here. The populations rapid decline started with a yellow fever epidemic and then a tornado struck the town. Finally, the river changed course taking 50 city blocks with it. What was left, the Civil War finished off.

It is said; no town in Mississippi felt the sting of the Civil War worse than Grand Gulf. When the Union started working its way up the river, Baton Rouge and Natchez fell quickly, but Vicksburg refused to surrender. With the waterways blocked the U...

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...