This dogtrot house was the birthplace and childhood home of Leta Mac Stripling (1910-2011). It’s located near the Altamaha community and is soon to be restored. I’m grateful to the Stanley family, who now own the property, for allowing me access.

The small room seen above, at the front corner of the house, was probably used for storing vegetables or other essential items, though I’m unsure of its purpose. It’s much smaller than the two bedrooms.

The bedrooms were quite spacious to accommodate large families.

The original mantel in this room is still intact. There is usually little color to be found in houses like this, so the mantel adds a lot of character.

From the front porch a view down the partly open breezeway leads to the rear kitchen, seen here.

And finally, a view of the open hall, or dogtrot, from which this type of house gets its name.