Castles of the USA
By OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91239)
United States
January 10, 2026 11:30am CST
This one is called Boldt Castle in New York.
History of this castle:
George Boldt began constructing this Rhineland-style castle in 1900 as a Valentine's Day surprise for his beloved wife, Louise. Tragically, after her unexpected passing in 1904, he ceased all work on the project and never resumed, leaving behind a stirring symbol of love lost on Heart Island in the Thousand Islands.
For 73 years, the castle remained neglected until the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority assumed control and initiated restoration efforts. Today, visitors can take a ferry to explore its majestic halls, the power station, and the remarkably preserved bowling alley.
Have you seen any castles stateside?
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@RebeccasFarm (91239)
• United States
10 Jan
Hey!! Oh yeah the Bishops Castle I know it but never been Sandy. Good to see you gal.
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@velvet53 (24420)
• Palisade, Colorado
10 Jan
@RebeccasFarm It is good to see you again. I haven't been there for years but would like to go once last time.
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@DaddyEvil (169300)
• United States
10 Jan
There was a castle being built down around Branson, Missouri, called Ozark Medieval Fortress but construction was paused in 2011 and hasn't been re-started. There is no public access.
Another castle is the Quigley Castle. It's on the way into Arkansas from Missouri. I've passed the entrance to the castle many times but have never driven up to actually take the tour. It was built in the 1940s and the original family still own/run it as a tourist attraction. http://www.quigleyscastle.com/hours_information.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozark_Medieval_Fortress
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@RebeccasFarm (91239)
• United States
10 Jan
Wonderful DE! Never knew about those either.
Too bad they didn't finish that one near Branson.
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@DaddyEvil (169300)
• United States
10 Jan
@RebeccasFarm I guess they were over-ambitious with it. They were talking about it when I was married to my first wife and she wanted to go see it when they got it built.
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@RebeccasFarm (91239)
• United States
10 Jan
@DaddyEvil Shame you never got to then.
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@ptrikha_2 (49282)
• India
10 Jan
I never heard or read about this Castle before.
Perhaps we normally do not "associate" US as much with castles as say Germany, other mainland European nations or even UK.
I hope this place gets more visitors!
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@RasmaSandra (94870)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Jan
I once wrote a series about the castles in the US, I have been to only one and that is this one in upstate NY,
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@RebeccasFarm (91239)
• United States
11 Jan
@RasmaSandra Yes you had a good idea to do so.
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@RebeccasFarm (91239)
• United States
10 Jan
Did you Sandra? I might make a few posts about the other castles.
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@RasmaSandra (94870)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Jan
@RebeccasFarm castle posta are interesting I did a series on Vocal Media about many different ones,
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@noni1959 (12576)
• United States
15 Jan
@RebeccasFarm It's amazing and located in California in San Simeon.
@Dreamerby (9975)
• Calcutta, India
10 Jan
I have always found castles fascinating. The closest I have seen is a sand castle lol!
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@celticeagle (186221)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Jan
I think I recall this story. How very sad. It's to hear some place took over the place and didn't let it deteriorate too badly.
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@celticeagle (186221)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Jan
@RebeccasFarm ........Yes, it is that. What a love story!
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@RebeccasFarm (91239)
• United States
10 Jan
I thought the story of it was sad too.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Jan
How cute is that castle 
! I think CA has some so-called castles, but I don't think they're really "castles". Like Heart Castle in San Simeon . . . it's more like a huge mansion. I also think of Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland 
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! I think CA has some so-called castles, but I don't think they're really "castles". Like Heart Castle in San Simeon . . . it's more like a huge mansion. I also think of Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland .2 people like this
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Jan
@RebeccasFarm We just don't have "real" historic castles. I'll bet Ireland has some truly real castles!
@RebeccasFarm (91239)
• United States
11 Jan
Lovely! I would love to see the other castles in Cally
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@velvet53 (24420)
• Palisade, Colorado
10 Jan
The only castle I have ever seen in Bishop's Castle in Colorado. It is not your normal castle but it is cool. Here's a link if you want to check it out. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33628-d316320-Reviews-Bishop_Castle-Rye_Colorado.html
https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=86377baae5b011b8b1dd0ca98b98f52a3a3dc292624bca8418f4991646a74138JmltdHM9MTc2ODAwMzIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3f6ae13d-01fc-6045-2809-f38800466123&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20vYWxpbmsvbGluaz91cmw9aHR0cCUzYSUyZiUyZnd3dy5ia
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@RebeccasFarm (91239)
• United States
10 Jan
Yes I know of that one but never been there Sandy.
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@lovebuglena (49554)
• Staten Island, New York
10 Jan
The name sounds very familiar. Can’t remember if I was ever there or not.
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@lovebuglena (49554)
• Staten Island, New York
11 Jan
@RebeccasFarm Probably that’s the case.
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@innertalks (23549)
• Australia
11 Jan
I never knew America had some castles, but as even Australia has at least one that I know of, I should have really guessed that anyway.
The one I know of here, and have visited for the show they put on, is Kryal Castle, a medieval theme park, near Ballarat, in Victoria.
@RebeccasFarm (91239)
• United States
14 Jan
Oh lovely I bet your castles are nice too.
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@RebeccasFarm (91239)
• United States
11 Jan
Yes he surely would have Shiva.
I know you have seen a lot in life Shiva. Good to see you.
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@dgobucks226 (37447)
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23 Jan
Castles are kind of creepy to me, dark and cold, but I do like bowling, lol.
I've never visited a castle. Maybe I'd have a different opinion if I did. Hmm..
