The area has a large number of interesting homes, from the pioneers who lived in log cabins to the plantation owners who lived in luxury.  Some of them have been preserved as tourist attractions or Bed & Breakfasts.  Others are still occupied by the families that had them built and we might not realize they were special if there wasn't a historical marker on the side of the road.  Some of them were the homes of people who went on to be famous, and then there are a few that have always been owned by ordinary folks but the homes have intricate Victorian era style.