Just wanted to add some info on Langsdale...I was married there in Nov., 2006. The owner is a wonderful man who is friends with several members of my family, and he is also a descendant of some of the earliest families to own the property. He said that we were only the 3rd couple to be married there since the Civil War.

The staircase I descended in my wedding was late getting to the home in 1811-1812 because it was made in France and was caught in the embargo of all forgein shipments to the US during the War of 1812. They made a simple cyress staircase to use until the commissioned staircase arrived. Some estimates say the home was built in the 1840's, however the owner has papers that despute that.
I think the home was for sale due to the huge costs of restoration and maintaining the home. The owner has done so much, but there is still so much that needs to be done.

There are many Langs left in the area. Look at phone listings for Shubuta, MS to find them. I remember one outstanding high school football player named Lang who lived in the area.

I will try and scan some of my wedding pics so I can send them to you.