The Bruce House is said too have been built between 1770-1773 . A couple years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. This house has seen multiple wars and occupations. During the Revolutionary War in 1778 the house was used as a headquarters by the British generals and then by the United States towards the end of the war. Less then 100 years later during the American Civil war the house was visited by General Sherman’s Troops in 1864 during his infamous March too sea. Local history says the family staying there at the time heard from neighbors of troops in the area and hid all of there valuable in the nearby swamp behind the house. Lots of history in this old house and has been vacant for over 50 years. The last time someone was listed as living in the house was the 1960’s. The house was never updated to have electricity or water. Still is in decent shape and hopefully can someday be preserved as a museum or something. Thanks for watching
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