Eureka Church, Evans County

An abandoned, weathered wooden church surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

This church is located in The Level, a historic Black community near Hagan. Thanks to Greg Threatte for the identification. He notes that it was founded sometime around 1880 as Eureka Congregationalist Church. Apparently, it was later known as Mt. Zion Methodist Church. The establishment date suggests it was a Freedmen’s congregation.

Interior of an abandoned church with blue walls, broken wooden floors, and several windows allowing natural light to enter.

The structure is near collapse. It features the pale green wainscoted walls typical of many vernacular churches dating from 1870-1920 and the historic cemetery across the road features several significant vernacular headstones.

An abandoned, dilapidated church, partially hidden by trees and overgrown vegetation, with some roof damage.

Update: As of 2018 the church has collapsed.

 

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