VIGO COUNTY, Ind – A southern Vigo County estate that once belonged to one of Terre Haute’s most prominent families has a very questionable future.

Rocky Edge is the name of the 88 acre estate in Allendale that was built by Chapman Root in 1925 as a family retreat according to the Indiana Landmarks which considers the property endangered.

The Spanish Revival – style hillside villa belonged to the same family responsible for the famous Coca-Cola bottle.

Thr landscaped and terraced grounds with rock gardens and water features, a glass-enclosed pool house with painted and tile murals, a conservatory, gatehouse, even a small private zoo was sold in 1960 and is now in danger of being foreclosed on and sold by court order.

Indiana Landmarks says that the historic property needs a new owner who’ll restore the estate to recapture its colorful character.

To see what hasn’t been claimed by nature and some vandals, just click the link to the Indiana Landmarks website.