Flat Creek is a large community located between Alapaha and Nashville and this structure has served as its gathering place. I’m not sure if it’s still being used.
Flat Creek Community House, Berrien County
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Flat Creek, Berrien County
Flat Creek is a typical blackwater artery of the Coastal Plain, ephemeral at times due to drought and other environmental factors, but a beautiful sight when at normal levels. It’s a multi-pronged tributary of the Withlacoochee River, important to the early settlement of the area. According to an historic marker: Flat Creek Mills was a trading post and election precinct many years before the present Berrien County was created in 1856. Officers of the new county were sworn in here, and there being no court house, the first Inferior Court was held here in the unfinished barn of W.D. Griffin, owner of the mills at that time. The next year the barn was finished and in use so court was held across the Creek in the home of Mr. Ham who moved his beds and other furniture out for the purpose.
Simmie King House, Circa 1900, Berrien County
A couple of people have reached out to me over the past few years suggesting that I photograph the home of Simmie King, in the Flat Creek community. I’m glad I finally made it. It’s a truly wonderful Folk Victorian farmhouse and appears to be in very good condition. I’m reminded again how grateful I am to property owners who recognize the importance of saving these places.
Simmie King (12 November 1880-4 August 1957) was the son of pioneer settlers John Hardy King (2 November 1839-1 February 1912) and Lucy Jane Pounds King (6 July 1844-5 November 1929) of Cecil, Georgia.
Though I don’t have a specific date for the house, it was probably built around the time Simmie and Lucy McMillan King (1 February 1883-27 October 1973) were married. I’m guessing that was between 1900-1903.
Tobacco Barn, Berrien County
This tile tobacco barn is one of three tobacco barns I found today. All of these barns are amazing survivors.
First Baptist Church, 1916, Nashville
First Baptist Church of Nashville was founded in 1852. The present building was constructed in 1916. The tower was originally about twice the current height but was remodeled and lowered in 1989.
Rain Lilies, Ray City
For years, when photographing this house, I’ve seen Rain lilies, also known as atamasco or Easter lilies (Zephyranthes atamasca), blooming in a nearby ditch in early spring. They’re one of my favorite Georgia wildflowers.
Weaver Road Barn, Berrien County
This is located in one of the most pastoral parts of Berrien County, with well-kept farms and fields and skies that go on forever. I think this was a stock barn, but can’t be sure.
Lighthouse Grill Family Restaurant, Berrien County
The Lighthouse Grill reminds me of the quirky roadside architecture popular in the 1930s and is a landmark when I’m traveling in the area. I haven’t eaten here but it gets good reviews. It’s actually located way out in the country, on Georgia Highway 37, at the Berrien/Lanier County line
Log Tobacco Barn, Berrien County
This photograph dates to 2008. I’m unsure as to the fate of this barn.
Tobacco Barn, Berrien County
As many of you may know, I’m re-editing the entire website, and I’m discovering a lot of unpublished photographs. I photographed this barn, located between Alapaha and Ray City, in 2008. I don’t know if it’s still standing.