5317 Hwy 133/425 North
Oak Ridge, LA 71264
32.660116,-91.766069
After hearing our fair share of horrible stories involving murder, torture and other horrible acts, it’s time to take a break and actually tell a story of love, honor and devotion that would continue on even after death. In the small town of Oak Ridge is a nine-acre jambalaya of historical homes, each with their own story to tell. Every building placed here was moved from a different part of the nearby area. The story begins with a simple home that was built out of pure love and creativity. From there, the land was expanded on to serve as a museum of sorts that showcase what the ingenuity and devotion of the common man can accomplish.
Our adventure begins with a young couple by the name of Jim and Isabel Rolfe. The two lovebirds were inseparable and wedded one another on August 22, 1945. Jim was a master builder of homes and boats and was considered a jack of all trades. Isabel’s dream was to have their very own home where they could someday raise a family together. However, the two knew that the future was grim, as Isabel had contracted ruhmatic fever, and the lining of her heart was severely damaged. Her doctors would inform her that she would only have about six or seven years to live and she would be forbidden to have children.
