It’s believed that John Slade, a missionary from South Carolina, organized this congregation around 1830 and served as its first pastor. The first building was erected in 1869. Ground was broken for the present church in 1927 and it was dedicated on 17 April 1928, by Bishop William N. Ainsworth.
What a beautiful and unique building. Thank you for sharing.
I’m glad to see Attapulgus getting exposure. For a small rural community, families did well because of the traffic and exposure brought on by the local corporation Engelhard (now BASF). Sadly, with the economic down turn and the sell of Engelhard the community has lost almost all its vigor. Even so, it’s RICH in history… and Attapulgite =) (mineral that’s mined by BASF), although many of the residents have moved on.
Its funny, I’m also a photographer interested in the changing American landscape. However, I found this site while doing research on my family in the Attapulgus area. Many of my family lived in disappearing rural communities. Thank you for documenting this before there is no trace at all.
Thanks, Nicole. I’m glad the work has resonance to a fellow photographer. Would love to see some of your work..