I’ve been unable to locate a historical background for this church, but judging by the architecture I’d presume the structure dates to early 20th century, late 19th perhaps. It may be a Freedmen Church. The church is best known for its association with civil rights martyr Lena Baker (8 June 1900-5 March 1945), the only woman ever executed in Georgia’s electric chair. She sang in the choir at Mt. Vernon and is buried in its historic cemetery.
Wow…what a shocking history, life lesson, here. I wonder if any jurors or judge lived to hear the pardon, and realize their tragic error!
So what about the church? Is it still used? What is the history of the church?