Monthly Archives: July 2010
United Methodist Church, 1883, Darien
John Wesley first prayed among the Scots of Darien in January 1737. By 1842, a church was built and twice survived being set afire during the Civil War. It was destroyed during the hurricane of 1881. The present structure replaced it in … Continue reading
Filed under --MCINTOSH COUNTY GA--, Darien GA
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1879, Darien
The first St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, built in 1844, was torched by Federal troops during their 1863 occupation of Darien. After meeting for several years in The Ridge, the congregation returned to Darien and commissioned the present structure.
Filed under --MCINTOSH COUNTY GA--, Darien GA
Thompson House, The Ridge
This neighborhood, also known as Ridgeville, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Filed under --MCINTOSH COUNTY GA--, The Ridge GA
Mystic High School, 1928
Grier & Biggers, Architects – McCowan Brothers, Builders G. Morgan Copland was the first Principal. Members of the Board of Trustees were: J. B. Morgan, Chairman; John M. Willis, Secretary-Treasurer; M. G. Hogan; Warren Fletcher; and W. A. York. Later … Continue reading
Filed under --IRWIN COUNTY GA--, Mystic GA
