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Historic Rural Churches of Georgia Receives Governor’s Award for Arts and Humanities
We’re so proud to have been given this prestigious award!
Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Preservation Project
We are proud to share the story of the preservation work being done at Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist in Thomas County.
A Savior for Walker Grove
This abandoned church’s days were numbered until a savior stepped up to breathe new life into the building.
How Glendale Chapel was Saved
Glendale Chapel in Floyd County, Georgia was in bad shape until a group of dedicated descendants and locals came together to save it.
Who We Are & How We Got Here
It’s important to look back at the stories of how we came to be. This is ours.
A Savior for Antioch Baptist
A Savior for Antioch Baptist Taliaferro County, Georgia | Photos courtesy of Scott Farrar and Jay Scott This remarkable building was constructed in 1886 by a group of formerly enslaved men and their children. They built something truly special, but in recent years, this incredible structure was endanagered after sitting empty. The future was uncertain…
No Law in Georgia for Mormons
In 1879, a mob of people murdered Joseph Smith, a Mormon missionary traveling through Georgia’s back country. You can read the story of what happened here…
The Ghost Town of Powelton Crossroads
Located in Hancock County, Georgia, this village was once a vibrant and important place in Georgia’s backcountry.
Retreat Churches of Coastal Georgia
These churches, located near Georgia’s coast, represent a fascinating era of history in the low-country.
The Ghost Town of Grooverville
This small village in Brooks County, Georgia has almost vanished, except for the fascinating churches that were left behind.
Primitive Wiregrass Churches of Southern Georgia
These old churches look primitive to reflect the spartan values of their historic congregations.
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