Midway Baptist was organized in 1873 just around the corner from historic Fickling Mill. Founding members include the Peterman, Gaultney, Mosely, and Goodwin families.
Midway Baptist Church, Fickling Mill
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Patsiliga Creek, Taylor County
Patsiliga Creek was of early importance to Taylor and Talbot Counties, supporting at least two mills [Fickling and Fielders] and the communities that depended upon them. This is the view from the bridge at Fickling Mill.
Fickling Mill, Taylor County
I’ve not been able to locate much information about Fickling Mill, but it’s definitely one of the best-loved landmarks in the area. The tin building (pictured above) was not part of the original mill, which had its origins in the 19th century. A two-story wooden structure was originally located to the right of the spillway on Patsiliga Creek but either burned or was torn down at some point in the history of the site.
It’s my understanding that the mill was established by Major William Hampton Fickling (1834-1907), Company C 59th Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry. Major Fickling was a Justice of the Peace and served Taylor County in the general assembly.
Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown 