This was once the home of Allen Johnston, who settled the area of present-day Ludowici around 1850. It was known as Johnston Station until 1905. The Ludowici tile roof was added to this structure around 1905, as well. It’s a real shame to see it in this condition, as it’s the only remnant of the town’s earliest history in existence. For an interesting history of Ludowici, check out Thomas Houston’s essay here:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gacgr/ludowici-goldenage.html
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so sad to see this house in disrepair, wake up Long County and restore this house to it’s original state. It’s a shame to let this “piece” of history slip away….
we’re lucky it is in as good a shape as it is. If I were rich I’d buy and maintain it, just sos if I ever went through Ludowici I could look up and say, “There it is, the house of the original settler of Ludowicii.”
I enjoyed reading about the history of the town. Durinig the l950′s and perhhaps later, the town was notorious for its “speed trap”.
Great old house, very similar to those around these parts!
as usual – wonderful post! good condition or not, i’d bet that tile roof is what’s keeping that house standing!
Very interesting history lesson…thank you!