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Historic home Antique bricks stolen Melodie Phelps News Editor The restoration work at the West-Metcalf house has hit a snag, after 1,000 of the antique bricks from the historic home were stolen from the site. The Wayne County Sheriffıs Department is investigating the theft which occurred sometime between Saturday, January 15 and Monday, January 17. So far, there have been no leads in the case, and Sheriff James Lynn Hill is seeking any information that may lead to the recovery of the bricks. ³We hope that somebody saw something and they will call us with that information,² said Hill, who noted that the antique bricks cannot be replaced. Several months ago, members of the Mill Springs Battlefield Association began working at the site in an effort to shore up the historic home, which is located in the Mill Springs area of Wayne County. It is the oldest brick home in the county and dates back to the late 1700ıs, and it is also a significant part of the Civil War history associated with the Battle of Mill Springs. The home was built by Revolutionary War soldier Isaac West. Norrie Wake with the Mill Springs Battlefield Association said that bricks to build the home were fired from clay that was found on the property. Most of the work that has been taking place at the site has been centered around stabilizing the deteriorating structure, until grant funding can be obtained to actually restore the home. The house and a half acre of property were donated to the Mill Springs Battlefield Association by Nick Cooley. Hill hopes that this matter will be resolved soon and the bricks from the old home can be recovered. Anyone with information about who may be responsible for this theft or who has any information about where the bricks might be found is asked to call (606) 348-5416. Reader Comments Tom Lee (1/30/2005) Start a reward fund. I live in California, but I'll donate money. Add a comment |
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