This iconic three-bay garage barn, among the most unique in South Georgia, was owned for most of its history by Jim Coleman, who also owned the iconic “Big Barn” across the road. It was likely used for both automobiles and tractors over the years. I’ve recently learned that it is no longer standing.
The photographs date to 2015.
Salem is one of the oldest churches in Candler County, though not nearly as old a congregation as that of Lake Primitive Baptist Church. The church is said to have been built in 1875. I haven’t been able to confirm the construction date, as my two sources are in conflict. One source notes that it began meeting in 1875 and was formally organized in 1900.
These grave houses, located at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, mark the final resting places of Clemons* Mercer (1832-1881) and Jane Elizabeth “Janie” Johnson Mercer (1835-1880). Clemons Mercer served in the Third Seminole War in Florida and contracted malaria there in 1856, which he never completely recovered from. He was later a lieutenant in the Emanuel County Militia (Captain Moring’s Company) during the Atlanta Campaign in the Civil War. Janie Mercer bore him 11 children, all of whom lived to adulthood.
Gary Lee writes: Local lore is that it was raining the day of her burial and her husband promised that another raindrop would never touch her grave. Her family actually rebuilt these a few years ago. Also near her are two of her sisters, Hattie and Adeline who were married to twin brothers, George Washington Lee and Henry Clay Lee who gave the land and the materials for the church.
*also recorded as Clemmons Mercer
This small shotgun house appears to have two rooms, plus a rear shed attachment.
This vernacular Queen Anne cottage was the home of W. Jasper Brown (1869-1940).
South Metter Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
South Metter Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
South Metter Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This variation of the popular Eclectic cottages in Metter retains the general Victorian massing but features Colonial Revival decorative elements.
South Metter Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This home was built by Preston O. Trapnell (1887-1938).
South Metter Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This home also served as Metter’s first hospital.
South Metter Historic District, National Register of Historic Places