Tag Archives: Emanuel County

Higginbotham House-Twin City, Georgia

This Queen Anne cottage was built in 1907 by Jefferson Davis Durden. The Durdens were important to the development of this area in Emanuel County. The home was recently restored.

Methodist Parsonage-Twin City, Georgia

This Folk Victorian cottage once served as the Methodist Parsonage for the Twin City United Methodist Church. It now serves as the pre-school for the church.

English Vernacular Revival Cottage-Twin City, Georgia

This home was built in 1940.

Queen Anne house-Adrian, Georgia

Emanuel County tax records indicate this house was built in 1901.

Early Settlers Cemetery-Swainsboro, Georgia

Founded in 1881, the Early Settlers Cemetery in Swainsboro, Georgia was initially a burial ground for Baptist and Methodist community members. It is a small cemetery with less than 100 burials.

Front marker is for Juanita Coleman Smith, 1874-1910. The arch marks the location of her parents, John (1844-1923) and Martha (1858-1926) Coleman.
Marker for John Coleman Mitchell, 1897-1901
Marker for Maud Underwood (1883-1901) and her infant son

Moxley Cemetery Angel-Swainsboro, Georgia

This angel sits at the edge of the Moxley Cemetery. There’s no name at the base. I am uncertain if this is simply decorative, or it’s supposed to mark someone grave.