ABANDONED ARKANSAS | Sawmill Town | Forester Arkansas

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  • čas přidán 10. 03. 2023
  • Drews Lens
    drewslenscontact@gmail.com
    Pobox 372
    Waldron Ar 72958
    I filmed a video visiting this town about a year ago and edited the video and felt like I did a terrible job showing this beautiful place so I deleted it.
    I wanted to show more history and how things worked and where the lumber went and things like that.
    I did show all that in this video either but I still wanted to show yall the town since I was already out here filming for ‪@IntoTheMissed‬ video.
    I will in the future dig up a whole bunch of information and really give this town the recognition I think it deserves.
    For now here is a quick look at Forester Arkansas.
    The largest sawmill in the whole state in the 40s.
    Ill let the video explain the rest!
    Love you guys thanks for watching!!
    Arkansas
    abandoned
    extinct town
    abandoned saw mill
    saw mill
    water tower
    log pond
    kiln
    wood kiln
    1940s arkansas
    1930s arkansas
    1950s arkansas
    arkansas saw mill
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  • @CmonHomesteading
    @CmonHomesteading Před rokem +12

    Ha Heat rises even back then cmon lol

  • @Sjradventures
    @Sjradventures Před rokem +5

    We absolutely loved it when we visited it! Beautiful place!

  • @TheBeardedCarpenter
    @TheBeardedCarpenter Před rokem +6

    Howdy Drew- that’s really interesting. Back in the early 1900’s there were several logging companies in the Ouachita forests. They were cutting out the virgin timber. Not any left now. Would have been nice to see what it looked like back then. Take care and God bless

  • @estellaknox9285
    @estellaknox9285 Před rokem +4

    Love history you learn a lot that you didn't know or exist.

  • @elainebuchka6533
    @elainebuchka6533 Před rokem +1

    Love Seeing Old ruins of Towns or Job Sites or Whatever History there may be. GOOD JOB DREW...KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. Hope to see more of Forester and the Sawmill days or Any other novelties of History still around!!

  • @ORourkesLittlefield
    @ORourkesLittlefield Před rokem +8

    Awe, the abandoned things of Arkansas thru Drew’s Lens, I like it.

  • @BonnieJeanTlq
    @BonnieJeanTlq Před rokem +6

    It’s amazing that the school photos have held up. Cool video Drew ❤

  • @debbydrach
    @debbydrach Před rokem +7

    Very cool, love this type of discovery video! 🌟

  • @karenbrest187
    @karenbrest187 Před rokem +2

    HI Drew & Lynzie 🤗 Drew - that was so interesting ( I was born in 1947 ) & neat to think what was a thriving town then 👌take care 🙏🇺🇲

  • @judygrimm1815
    @judygrimm1815 Před rokem +2

    Love old history buildings. When I drive by abandoned barn / buildings I always say there is a story. ❤

  • @heidipustelniak652
    @heidipustelniak652 Před rokem +7

    Love the history lessons! Beautiful scenery!

  • @johnnymayo8534
    @johnnymayo8534 Před rokem +2

    So kool!! I enjoy old abandoned places and the history behind them.

  • @mamabe5268
    @mamabe5268 Před 10 měsíci

    I lived in the small community of "Nola" just up the road from there.
    Havent been in awhile, loved going out there with my Dad over 20 years ago now, he knew a lot about Forrester, saw it when it was in operation and everything, even knew people who lived there.

  • @arlene8587
    @arlene8587 Před rokem +1

    Extremely informative historical places are very important please continue with more like videos

  • @assiahinarkansas
    @assiahinarkansas Před rokem +1

    Similar to Mauldin, Arkansas in Montgomery County. Mauldin was etablished in 1918, a timber logging operation/town, whole town was disassembled in 1933.

  • @kkeenan536
    @kkeenan536 Před rokem +3

    I wonder if that county library would have photos of that place in its hay day. Very cool, thanks

  • @birdnest5814
    @birdnest5814 Před rokem +2

    Good tour of the place. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, my friend 😊💕😊

  • @jackiesaylor2487
    @jackiesaylor2487 Před rokem +2

    Drewwwwew you're back!!!! Yayyyy

  • @BigDreamsTinyBudget
    @BigDreamsTinyBudget Před rokem +3

    That is so cool! Our property in washington was similar. old saw mill from the 1800s we used to find all kinds of wagon wheel hubs and stuff in the ground there.

  • @leann4925
    @leann4925 Před 11 měsíci

    This is the part about America that makes it great. Thanks Drew!

  • @wandae9906
    @wandae9906 Před rokem

    There's so many abandoned towns throughout America, & it makes me so sad. Even so, I love
    seeing footage like this so thank you for sharing. 🤗

  • @DinkTank369
    @DinkTank369 Před rokem +2

    Awesome, I like abandoned & forgotten places 👍

  • @theoklahomagrammysandramedrano

    That was Awesome. Thank you Drew @ Drew's Lens

  • @AlmostHomestead
    @AlmostHomestead Před rokem +3

    Interesting place. Always fun to check out historical sights. I was wondering where Lynzie was at in her last video. 👍

  • @AnitaK196
    @AnitaK196 Před rokem +3

    Wow! Always love seeing old abandoned places and hearing the history of what happened there. It’s great there’s signs with information on them and a display of pictures and map. Those concrete walls were pretty thick, of course they made things back then to last. It’s in a beautiful setting too with the ponds and trees. Wish more places would have the signs with the information on them. Thank you for sharing this. Excellent video!

  • @grannylanna7940
    @grannylanna7940 Před rokem +4

    Drew I’m curious to find out if they used the wood or logs for building ships for the war.. it might have been to late in date tho.. I’m not sure.. but that’s what my home was built from n I was told it was built in 1909 or 1919 which date is right I’m not sure.. but they had to much shiplap so they sold it cheap n my home was one that bought it n built it.. I’m not sure if u notice.. but some walls in here are like a foot wide.. then later they built on other rooms which are obvious especially when u live here u do notice .. I do n I recently figured out the cupboards with glass on tops where built when home was smaller n is a special wood too I got to still research

  • @marykey5813
    @marykey5813 Před rokem +2

    So happy to see you Drew

  • @mariezafonte6473
    @mariezafonte6473 Před rokem +1

    Makes you wonder, where did all the people go, what were their lives like. Great video.

  • @charlenegrady8781
    @charlenegrady8781 Před rokem +3

    That was an awesome video. I love old buildings. Thank you for sharing. Keep us posted ✌️🇺🇸❤️

  • @petrusvandermerwe-ln7vs
    @petrusvandermerwe-ln7vs Před rokem +2

    nice to see you again

  • @glenokla4079
    @glenokla4079 Před rokem +2

    Drew, good job honey! I wander if those large cement things actually was supports for something but i sure don't know. X's &

  • @armidaperez5360
    @armidaperez5360 Před rokem +2

    That's a nice bit of info...👍💞

  • @heatherlandskron
    @heatherlandskron Před rokem +1

    love learn about history and love history lessons.!! great video !! beautiful scenery!! have a good day and week!

  • @bonniestawski219
    @bonniestawski219 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for sharing! I love it!

  • @carolynlulinski8593
    @carolynlulinski8593 Před rokem +2

    Hi Drew, that is a beautiful old town. I’m sure at one time this is where at lot of men worked to take care of their families. That was once a huge busy town and work place. I love history . I wonder what happened to make it all go away? Thank you for sharing.

  • @glendabendel421
    @glendabendel421 Před rokem +2

    So cool. Love history

  • @bpatton3671
    @bpatton3671 Před rokem

    Drew your videos are always so beautiful, I was so hoping you had set up a camera or two for the Truss Party! I guess you did not, but it is well documented that you and Mike are Spider Monkey Brothers! Working the edge of the wall the entire day, that’s not an easy feat! I worked construction for years those were a lot of risky hours you both put in! Well done you know your work is appreciated! ❤❤

  • @karenladwig3856
    @karenladwig3856 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the adventure!❤❤👍👍

  • @ireneturner2944
    @ireneturner2944 Před rokem +2

    Hi guy's,, WOW some interesting stuff!

  • @rockkline7096
    @rockkline7096 Před rokem +1

    HELLO Drew great to see u.💫👋👌👌👌✌

  • @IntoTheMissed
    @IntoTheMissed Před rokem +1

    First 💚 What a cool place! Lots of history

  • @debbiesparks7010
    @debbiesparks7010 Před rokem

    Hi Drew and Lynzie it has been very wet. Be glad when it drys up some. That river flooded bad enjoyed seeing Forrester that’s really interesting. They moved a lot of houses to town from there enjoyed the video. Have a great weekend and God Bless

  • @RadioJonesy
    @RadioJonesy Před rokem +2

    That's some wild and cool history also looks like a peaceful and relaxing place

  • @grillingaddictionwithnick4982

    Cool stuff man ! That looks like some good fishing !

  • @bradhugo8973
    @bradhugo8973 Před rokem

    Heck ya man, glad to see your back!! I love this type of content!! Also I really enjoy Lynzie’s new channel!!

  • @larryfeeks6620
    @larryfeeks6620 Před rokem +2

    Very cool, Drew!

  • @claudeanmankin1539
    @claudeanmankin1539 Před rokem +1

    Cool, there was something like that on the river were I grew up, but I never found an old timer who could remember what it was.

  • @michele2397
    @michele2397 Před rokem

    ❤ 👏This was super cool! History! Love y’all together and your videos!!

  • @texashomegrowngirl9936

    The concrete you were walking in, under, and around, I don't know why, made me think of Stonehenge. Looking forward to more videos on the town of Forester.

  • @rockkline7096
    @rockkline7096 Před rokem +2

    Great video Drew.

  • @SteveC38
    @SteveC38 Před rokem +2

    Very Cool, Drew.

  • @kindness5130
    @kindness5130 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video and scenic. Thank you for sharing your journey. Blessings.

  • @petitjeanriverhomestead
    @petitjeanriverhomestead Před rokem +2

    So cool Drew.

  • @RidgeLife
    @RidgeLife Před rokem

    You always find the coolest places

  • @grannylanna7940
    @grannylanna7940 Před rokem +2

    But I would want to know when each war was happening.. humm excited for ur update

  • @TheVineyardFarmhouse
    @TheVineyardFarmhouse Před rokem +2

    Cool stuff ..l liked it!

  • @BN-US
    @BN-US Před rokem

    We enjoyed watching your video Drew! We like learning about local history! I really got into from metal detecting.

  • @chandrasutton4669
    @chandrasutton4669 Před rokem +2

    Nice!!!

  • @gregganderson1454
    @gregganderson1454 Před rokem

    Interesting and educational. Thanks Drew.

  • @stevealldredge2971
    @stevealldredge2971 Před rokem +2

    Love this video

  • @CynBrown
    @CynBrown Před rokem

    OMG how beautiful. love it drew

  • @cacheflowers-uh6kf
    @cacheflowers-uh6kf Před rokem

    Amazing video thanks for sharing, Sherman's sent me

  • @sharonparker2262
    @sharonparker2262 Před rokem

    Good to see you again

  • @travelingmertonandsue

    Just watched The Forester Arkansas video and all I can say is well done!!! enjoyed it very much thanks for the share. >Merton & Sue😎

  • @sharonberry8376
    @sharonberry8376 Před rokem

    Randy and I love to do this kinda stuff now we can watch you do then know where to go

  • @JB-pd4ni
    @JB-pd4ni Před rokem +2

    Interesting, thanks

  • @janetestis1472
    @janetestis1472 Před rokem

    Pretty scenery ❤

  • @outdoorstudios2022
    @outdoorstudios2022 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing Drew

  • @windjammer000
    @windjammer000 Před rokem

    Love abandoned things

  • @davidcole5011
    @davidcole5011 Před rokem

    Awesome video great job Drew 👍

  • @marlenefrazier
    @marlenefrazier Před rokem

    Amazing! Thank you!!

  • @peggywilson9929
    @peggywilson9929 Před rokem +1

    It would be really neat if you could find a person who worked that saw mill ❣️❣️

  • @TheVineyardFarmhouse
    @TheVineyardFarmhouse Před rokem

    Congratulations on making over 9K👊

  • @sheilatubbs1241
    @sheilatubbs1241 Před rokem +6

    Go back and look it up in the newspaper.

  • @pattiwhite9575
    @pattiwhite9575 Před rokem +2

    I would love to see the cemetery.

  • @KarenLee-bs5ms
    @KarenLee-bs5ms Před 8 měsíci

    Cool that pond looks great..I'd love to see that..I'm in Arkansas haven't been there yet..

    • @DREWSLENS
      @DREWSLENS  Před 8 měsíci

      You have to go check it out!

  • @gmach13
    @gmach13 Před 11 měsíci

    just, Wow cool stuff

  • @pedrozatravel
    @pedrozatravel Před rokem

    This is cool we have a few abandoned saw mills in California as well.

  • @JustLou71
    @JustLou71 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for doing this video, i will be off grid camping Arkansas in Nov. and been trying ti get a list of cool placss to check out. Liked this video so much, i just subscribed to your channel.

  • @maggiecreech8244
    @maggiecreech8244 Před rokem

    Such a cool video.

  • @skrtskit1521
    @skrtskit1521 Před rokem +2

    💖💖🎶🎶

  • @nancys.100
    @nancys.100 Před rokem

    great vid. / have to say I did my first viid. this week on my channel had it a doz. yrs without content lol! Learning with sorts.

  • @ronnydowdy7432
    @ronnydowdy7432 Před rokem

    Sounds interesting

  • @ChyrelAinslie
    @ChyrelAinslie Před 9 měsíci

    Im gonna try seeing this abandoned ghost town,i just may look into moving out toward there. Out there my family could start a couple small businesses .... I think both would be pretty easy setup and opening. opening up 2 businesses that quickly and get them setup and ready for business also ; will be great if successfully achieved at rates needed, and easy overhead made along with good profits too.

  • @keithjenkinssalute
    @keithjenkinssalute Před rokem

    New supporter beltloop salute 🫡

  • @letstradepaint2463
    @letstradepaint2463 Před rokem

    Nice

  • @elizabethbetsyschneider1647

    David sent me!

  • @thomasfridge2032
    @thomasfridge2032 Před rokem +1

    👍👍🇨🇦

  • @ArkWildmansurvival
    @ArkWildmansurvival Před rokem

    yup my fathernlaw worked there. I do a lot of vids there

  • @kindness5130
    @kindness5130 Před 9 měsíci

    Subscribers coming. Blessings.

  • @ArkansasSquaw
    @ArkansasSquaw Před rokem

    That looks like a fort vs a sawmill.

  • @creinicke1000
    @creinicke1000 Před rokem

    Is it a park? Or belong to a historical group? Does someone own it? I could see someone creating a great homestead with the remnants.