Ogeechee Street & Water Tower, Sylvania
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Courthouse Annex, 1897, Sylvania
Built to protect valuable records from fire, the courthouse for which this building served as an annex and clerk’s office is sadly gone. The iconic courthouse, similar in style to Crawford County’s, stood in the center of Sylvania from 1897 until 1963, when it was ordered demolished by the county and replaced with a boring modern courthouse on the edge of town. It was a significant loss.
Today, the annex is home to the Screven County Development Authority and the Chamber of Commerce. Stop by if you’re in town.
First Baptist Church, 1918, Sylvania
The congregation dates to 1847. The present structure, dating to 1918, was renovated in 1972 by Augusta civil engineer Harry Peihl Vankerhoff. It’s one of the most noticeable landmarks in Sylvania.
Robinson House, Sylvania
Thanks to Darlette Perkins for the identification.
Katie’s House, Sylvania
Kathy Overstreet writes: This home was built by Kinchley and Lucy Overstreet for their cook, Katie. The Overstreets built their house, still standing and operating as Kinchley Place, on Singleton Avenue, circa 1895. I don’t know the year Katie’s house was built, but it still stands behind the home of the current owners, Kathy Overstreet and Bob Owers. Kinchley Place has been beautifully restored as a historic inn. I plan on photographing it next time I’m in Sylvania.
Wall’s Diner, Sylvania
This is a local landmark serving barbecue and soul food.
