Category Archives: –SCHLEY COUNTY GA–
Phillipi Primitive Baptist Church, Schley County
Phillipi Primitive Baptist Church was established in 1835. The date of construction has been quoted as 1864, but I cannot confirm that at present.
It is built in the common style of Primitive Baptist churches of the latter half of the 19th century.
Though the pews have long been removed, the interior remains in fairly stable condition.
Unfortunately, exterior damage will soon begin taking its toll if stabilization isn’t implemented.
The church and its historic cemetery should be considered an important resource and will hopefully be protected better in the future, if possible.
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Patton Hill Courthouse, 1880s, Schley County
The community now known locally as Concord has also been known as St. Elmo, Nubbin Hill, and Patton Hill over the past two centuries. This precinct/court house dates to the 1880s, according to a wooden sign on the property.
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T. J. Cook General Store, 1924, Schley County
This iconic general store is located in the Concord community, so named for the Methodist church which has been a presence here since 1850. It should be noted that there are numerous communities named Concord throughout Georgia, with the only incorporated example located in Pike County. Also, Concord has been known as Nubbin Hill, Patton Hill, and St. Elmo. Tom Cook ran the store, which was open into the 1950s, at least. Other than a replaced porch and restored sign, the building is largely original.
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Hopewell United Methodist Church, Schley County
Among Schley County’s most historic congregations, Hopewell Methodist (now United Methodist) is thought to predate the organization of Marion County, which would date it to the 1820s; meetings were probably held in homes and various other places until the first known structure (of log construction) was built in the 1840s. Another church was built before the Civil War but was destroyed by fire. The Greek Revival section of the present structure was built after the Civil War but no exact date can be located. I hope to learn more of the history soon.
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