Omaha Baptist
Stewart County | Organized in 1896
Omaha Baptist is an architectural jewel located in the picturesque village of Omaha near the Chattahoochee River. The church was founded in 1896 but the roots of Omaha are connected to the Summerhill Baptist church, founded in 1837 first as a Primitive Baptist and later Missionary Baptist
Read more...According to the Stewart County history, a large part of the Summerhill congregation withdrew from that church in 1896 for the purpose of establishing one at Omaha. The Summerhill congregation was subsequently dissolved in 1905 and the building was sold to an African American group who established a school there. The first Omaha church was built in 1896, but in February of 1913,it was destroyed by a cyclone. The present church you see here was built in 1914. The church is inactive now and there are only a few members left. However, it is well maintained, along with the grounds around it.
Omaha is a lovely village located close the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama border. It was founded in 1891 when the railroad arrived. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Omaha in 1891, but the town’s municipal charter was dissolved in 1995. Omaha Baptist is an architectural treasure that represents an important part of Georgia history. She is well worth a visit. Be sure to click and scroll the photos below for more information about Omaha Baptist.
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11 responses to “Omaha Baptist”
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Love old churches
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I would appreciate knowing who built this structure. Does anyone have info about the carpenter? Omaha Baptist looks significantly similar to Plains Baptist Church, which was built a few years before. The two communities are only about 45 miles apart. My great grandfather, A.C. Wellons, built the Plains church and built many structures in and around in Plains. He served as minister in several small Baptist congregations in southwest Georgia. I am inclined to think he might have been the builder for this one as well. Does anyone have information?
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Oh this is interesting! Please keep us updated if you learn any more, Pamela.
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Where did yall find the history of the church and its origins with Primitive Baptists?
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Is there a church cemetery,
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Yes there is but not on the premises. It is several blocks away.
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The carvings on the seating is stunning. Such a gift from God, showing in God’s church. I hope somebody sees this and finds out who did the marvelous work of art.
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Yes, these chairs are certainly impressive!
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Aother beauty and a memory of better times when life was slower and more precious. Hey Sonny Seals, keep,up the good work and THWG.
John Cork-
Thank you John!
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What a beautiful church building. How well kept. Thanks for sharing!
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