History: After the Civil War Captain John Milton Odell built this mansion which stands on the corner of Buffalo and Union Street in Concord, NC. Odell was known as the “Master Mill Man” and owned and operated several cotton mills after the Civil War. He was remembered as a good businessman, a gentleman and a kind employer. He is one of the historical people who come to life in my book, “Lizzie After the War.”
For the last several years the present owners of the Odell house have turned the home into a haunted house that even Hollywood could not rival. The theatrical wonderland includes to name a few: witches, ghost, headless figures, caskets, animated figures, and ghostly images dancing in the windows. I counted at least five life-size skeleton horses, pulling carriages hosting their like families. I can’t help but wonder what Captain Odell would think? I hope he was a fan of Halloween.
If you plan to visit, please take note of the large rock that sits inside the fence closest to Buffalo Street. History has it—that Captain Odell hid behind this rock during heavy gun fire during the Civil War. Since he believed the rock had saved his life he had it moved and placed in his front yard.
Enjoy the photos:
There are lots of people every night that stop by to admire it.
It’s wild for sure.
I Love it!!!! Since I moved back to Concord I had never seen it before. I want to stop by there and get a picture. I’m thinking black and white to frame for the wall. Their time, effort, imagination, and who knows how much money is greatly appreciated. Stunning!!
Have never seen at night before, amazing! Love it
Love to know the stories Alice. I sure my readers would be thrilled.
Harry maybe they are ghost. Only kidding I have met the people and actually I think they have a copy of ‘Lizzie After the WAR”
They are so live-like are they not, Cynthia
Yes, is is truly amazing Bette
Thank you Deb. It is alway good to know that people enjoy what you do. Blessings.
This was one of my most favorite houses w er. Loved visiting their grandmother there with Betsey & Pat Odell! It even had a wedding chamber! Bet there are lots of wonderful spirits there!
I pass this house almost everyday. It is one of my favorites. The funny thing is, I’ve never seen anyone at the home lol.
I absolutely love the Odell house at Halloween and Christmas! The Halloween decorations this year are awesome! My favorite are the skeleton horses with the glowing red eyes.
I love itthey did a great job
Nancy, Love to read your books and stories you post. Being able to connect a place with the book is always more interesting
Yes, but I still can’t help wonder what John Odell would think. I suppose the answer that we shall never know. Thanks for following my blog, Jack.
Yes, to my understanding that is how they met, Thanks for following my blog.
Passed and loved this house every day for many years. Thanks for allowing me to gander more about the Odell house and Mr. Odell, it’s always been a favorite of mine.
Joel and Lizzie is said to have worked in the Locke Mill across the street.
Love seeing The Odell Home decorated at Halloween and Christmas