Old Mt. Olive Baptist Church & School, Circa 1909, Jefferson County

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This historic African-American congregation is still active and this structure is adjacent to the associated cemetery. I am unaware of the history of the church, but it is possible that itwas established by former slaves of the Old Town plantation, located nearby.

This structure is located near the old church, and may have been a schoolhouse. Near the newer church is also a structure which appears to have been a school. I hope to learn more.

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  1. Elena Shaw Fash

    Very interesting! Hope you learn more and share it with us.

    On Fri, Aug 27, 2021 at 2:30 PM Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown wrote:

    > Brian Brown posted: ” This historic African-American congregation is still > active and this structure is adjacent to the associated cemetery. I am > unaware of the history of the church, but it is possible that itwas > established by former slaves of the Old Town plantation, l” >

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