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Jefferson Baptist Church-Jefferson, Alabama

Built in 1860 as an almost twin to the Jefferson Methodist Church, the Jefferson Baptist Church is a contributing property to Jefferson Historic District.

Jefferson Methodist Church-Jefferson, Alabama

This Greek Revival church was built circa 1856. It is a contributing property to Jefferson Historic District.

Coatopa Church-Sumter County, Alabama

Located on a dirt road near Livingston, Alabama is the Coatopa Church. Built in 1901, the church served the small community of Coatopa. It’s most famous resident was Kelly Mitchell, the gypsy queen. She died in Coatopa during childbirth but was buried in Mississippi.

When I first saw a photo of the church, I knew I needed to document it one day. If you visit, just do it post mosquito season.

Liberty Baptist Church-Grooverville, Georgia

The Liberty Baptist Church is located in Grooverville, Georgia, in South Georgia. Built in 1858, the church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The historical sign on the property shares this info about the church, “Between 1837-1841 the Baptists in this section were stirred on Missions, Sunday Schools and ministerial support. In 1841 the Ocklochnee anti-Missionary Baptist Assn. passed a ruling to dismiss members believing in the “new fangled institutions of the day.” Disagreeing, Sister Nancy Hagen asked for her letter from Mt. Moriah Church and, at her request, was excommunicated. With Elisha Pack Smith, R. T. Stanaland, James I. Baker, Mrs. Sarah Ann Groover, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Amanda Denmark and Sam Whitfield, she organized this church. The first pastor was Elder R. J. May. Mt. Moriah Church ceased to exist long ago.”

Midway CME Church-Thomasville, Georgia

Thomas County

On the outskirts of Thomasville, Georgia, there is a historic church that served the Black community for years. It and the cemetery have fallen in disrepair over the years. There is a movement to clean-up and restore the cemetery which contains many formerly enslaved people. More information can be found on Facebook on how to help save the cemetery.

Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church-Early County, Georgia