Historic Rural Churches
Mar 3, 2021 07:08:42 #
Powelton Baptist Church org 1789 Hancock County Jawja
This is the oldest “rural” church I’ve photographed. Powelton almost became our state capitol but fell two votes short of Milledgeville in 1806, today it’s an unincorporated community that is defined by this single structure. This is where the Georgia Baptist Convention was organized in 1822 and both Mercer and Shorter Colleges trace their roots back to this little country church that remains active after 233 years. Hope you enjoy.
This is the oldest “rural” church I’ve photographed. Powelton almost became our state capitol but fell two votes short of Milledgeville in 1806, today it’s an unincorporated community that is defined by this single structure. This is where the Georgia Baptist Convention was organized in 1822 and both Mercer and Shorter Colleges trace their roots back to this little country church that remains active after 233 years. Hope you enjoy.
Mar 3, 2021 07:30:05 #
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Mar 3, 2021 07:38:35 #
Quaint historic church - based on the level of maintenance, the congregation must be small. Lovely captures and appropriate rendering.
Mar 3, 2021 07:58:51 #
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Mar 3, 2021 12:49:34 #
Thank you John, AzPicLady, Ourspolair, Doddy and kpmac...I appreciate each of you having a look and taking the time to comment...I’m glad you like em
Mar 3, 2021 18:37:22 #
SnappyHappy wrote:
Powelton Baptist Church org 1789 Hancock County Jawja
This is the oldest “rural” church I’ve photographed. Powelton almost became our state capitol but fell two votes short of Milledgeville in 1806, today it’s an unincorporated community that is defined by this single structure. This is where the Georgia Baptist Convention was organized in 1822 and both Mercer and Shorter Colleges trace their roots back to this little country church that remains active after 233 years. Hope you enjoy.
This is the oldest “rural” church I’ve photographed. Powelton almost became our state capitol but fell two votes short of Milledgeville in 1806, today it’s an unincorporated community that is defined by this single structure. This is where the Georgia Baptist Convention was organized in 1822 and both Mercer and Shorter Colleges trace their roots back to this little country church that remains active after 233 years. Hope you enjoy.
Snappy, these are beautiful shots, but where are the darned mandibles
Mar 3, 2021 18:42:12 #
joecichjr wrote:
Snappy, these are beautiful shots, but where are the darned mandibles
Thanks for stopping by Joe...sorry but I don’t understand your question.
Mar 4, 2021 06:44:03 #
SnappyHappy wrote:
Powelton Baptist Church org 1789 Hancock County Jawja
This is the oldest “rural” church I’ve photographed. Powelton almost became our state capitol but fell two votes short of Milledgeville in 1806, today it’s an unincorporated community that is defined by this single structure. This is where the Georgia Baptist Convention was organized in 1822 and both Mercer and Shorter Colleges trace their roots back to this little country church that remains active after 233 years. Hope you enjoy.
This is the oldest “rural” church I’ve photographed. Powelton almost became our state capitol but fell two votes short of Milledgeville in 1806, today it’s an unincorporated community that is defined by this single structure. This is where the Georgia Baptist Convention was organized in 1822 and both Mercer and Shorter Colleges trace their roots back to this little country church that remains active after 233 years. Hope you enjoy.
Very nice set of images!!!!
but they appear just a tad dull to me
Mar 4, 2021 07:13:54 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Very nice set of images!!!!
but they appear just a tad dull to me
but they appear just a tad dull to me
Thanks Frank. Now that you mention it they look a little flat to me too. It was heavily overcast the day I shot these and they are finished fairly accurately to the light they were captured in. Looking at them today I could bump the temperature up slightly and give them a touch more contrast to have my “next” look... Anyway thanks for the comment...I’ll play with these some more
Mar 4, 2021 08:46:39 #
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Mar 4, 2021 09:26:56 #
jederick wrote:
Beautiful church and nice that it is still in service!! 
Thanks jederick...I'm in awe that the church has survived the decline of community affluence and activity through it's long history, must be something special going on in there still
Mar 4, 2021 09:38:40 #
jimvanells wrote:
Great set Steve. Love your tour of these old Jawga churches.
Thanks Jim. Powelton is away over yonder...clean on your side of Jawja
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