Category Archives: Abandoned

The Todd-Young-Bluestein House of Darien, Georgia

This gabled-ell cottage was initially located in Darien, Georgia, on the “Young Triangle” (approximately Garrison Street and Highway 17). It was moved to Franklin Street in the 1940s after the widening of the highway and the building of a gas station.

At one time, the home had Greek Revival details, but those are essentially gone. The home had an addition that has since been removed. I am uncertain if it is being dismantled or restored. Either way, it is clear not much work has been done recently.

Historic Ware County Georgia Church Is Lost

Ezekiel Congregational Methodist Church has captured the eye of many photographers over the years. For all who passed it, people would wonder how it was still hanging on.

An online friend mentioned it had fallen. Oddly, there was no mention in the newspapers, and according to this image by Paul Peel on Google Maps, it’s been down for at least two months. (Thank you for sharing!)

Updated to add: Someone who lives near the church said it was bulldozed.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bell Buckle, Tennessee

Built in 1883, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church is in the picturesque town of Bell Buckle, Tennessee. The Gothic Revival church is now abandoned. It is a contributing property to the Bell Buckle Historic District.

Spartanburg Printing and Paper Company-Spartanburg, South Carolina

The Spartanburg Printing and Paper Company once called this Art Deco building home. Located in Archer Street, it was built in 1925. I understand there was talk of demolishing this building but that plan is currently on hold.

St. Paul Baptist Church-Memphis, Tennessee

The congregation of St. Paul Baptist Church was founded in a house in 1879 on the corner of Jackson and Concord. In 1960, the congregation moved to this location on McElmore Avenue. The church outgrew this facility and moved to a new location on East Holmes Road in 2007.

The Dr. Henry B. Moorer House of Henning, Tennessee

The Dr. Henry B. Moorer House, also known as “The Sycamores,” was built in the 1870s in Henning, Tennessee. Reportedly, the home was the first brick home in the county. Moorer was one of the first doctors in the area and would travel the county providing medical care. According to his obituary, he was the mayor of Henning for 40 years. He served 20 two-year terms, often running unopposed.

Later his son, Emmett, called The Sycamores home.

Image from Lauderdale County from Earliest Times; An Intimate and Informal Account of the Towns and Communities, Its Families and Famous Individuals, Written by Descendants of Its Pioneer Citizens by Kate Johnston Peters