This is the view that caught my attention driving down the road. No one else may see this, but I was reminded of one side of the House of Seven Gables.
The Lovetts have businesses that still carry their name and a cemetery less than a mile from where this house stands.
The Newington Historical Society is working to restore this historic Black church in Screven County. You can read more about this church at Vanishing South Georgia and Historic Rural Churches of Georgia.
You can follow along with the restoration at Walker Grove Restoration on Facebook.
At the moment, the only information I know is that the church was founded in 1868, and the building was erected in 1914. I know they were an active congregation prior to COVID.
The farmhouse is located on Andrews Chapel Rd in Screven County. Tax records indicate it is part of the many acres owned by the Wade Plantstion, and it was built in 1940. I believe it is older than that because of the posts and capital details.
Oak Grove Methodist Church in Screven County was founded in 1876 by freedmen and women. The current church building dates to 1919. While the church is no longer in use and has fallen in disrepair, the cemetery is still active. This is one of my favorite church buildings. Between the setting and the colors, it’s one I am glad to have seen in person.
I am unable to find much about this church, but it is located outside of Sylvania in Screven County, Georgia.
