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Praise House, Bolden

Located near Eulonia in the Bolden community [sometimes referred to as Briar Patch], this vernacular landmark was built by Joseph Palmer in the late 1920s or early 1930s. Throughout its history it has served as a community center and schoolhouse but is perhaps best known as a praise house.

The praise house is officially known as the Bolden Home Lodge. Its shaded yard is still a popular gathering place in this tiny community and has long been associated with the world-famous McIntosh County Shouters.