Welcome to Scottsville Cemetery in East Texas one of the oldest burial grounds tied to the historic Scottsville church. Founded by early settlers in the mid-1800s, this land has seen frontier life, Civil War soldiers, enslaved families, and generations of East Texas pioneers. Today I’m walking you through the cemetery’s hidden corners, the church’s forgotten origins, and a few dark little facts the locals don’t love to talk about. I love going to historic places and haunted location to see the w

Happy 250th America! 🥳🥳 This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States — let’s celebrate by learning! The full three-day itinerary can be found on our website (linked in our bio). Here’s the condensed version ⬇️ — Day 1: Scottsville and Batteau History — 📍 Float the river with @JamesRiverTour 📍 Explore Scottsville (50 buildings pre-date 1860) 📍 Grab a beer at @JamesRiverBrewery ⭐ *BONUS* Attend the James River Batteau Festival (June 2026 TBD) — Day 2: Railways East and West — 📍