Replacing the original log church built around 1847, the present meeting house of Anderson Primitive Baptist Church is thought to date to the mid-1880s. Organized by Tattnall County pioneer Peter Anderson, the congregation, like many in rural areas, went through periods of great growth only to dwindle to low membership as members died and moved away. [Andersons alone make up nearly ten percent of the 1000+ burials in its historic cemetery]. Luckily, a revival of the congregation resulted in what is today one of Tattnall County’s most active historic congregations to this day. It’s among the nicest Primitive Baptist church yards I’ve encountered.
It’s so sad to see how these small communities which played such a big part in Georgia’s history are fading into memory and especially the many small churches that were the heart and soul of these towns that if the walls could talk would tell stories of happiness of sadness the stories of individuals that long since have faded from memory…….
My GGGG Grandfather built this church. I heard a story that he built it because of two old ladies having to walk so far to go to church and he built it closer to them. I don’t know if thats true or not, but thats what my Grandfather said. I wish someone new more about this story.
great photos !!!