The Ridge Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Blount House, 1880, The Ridge
This home has been expanded over time but is typical of the Georgian Cottage style so popular in Darien in the late 19th century. It is known as the Blount House and the old Methodist parsonage for a minister active in Darien over a century ago. I believe nearby Blount’s Crossing is named for him.
The Ridge Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Ridgeville GA, The Ridge GA
Ethington-Harp House, Circa 1849, The Ridge
The Ridge Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Ridgeville GA, The Ridge GA
Carneghan Emanuel Baptist Church, McIntosh County
This church was constructed between 1979-1983. Set in a beautiful grove of moss-draped oaks, its of a style typical among African-American congregations in Coastal Georgia. [“Carneghan” is likely the original spelling of the community, but it has been changed to “Carnigan” on modern maps.]
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Carnigan GA
Gable Front Cottage, Carnigan
Vernacular housing of the early 20th century, much of it related to the Gullah-Geechee community, is growing much rarer on the coast. Survivors are important links to the cultural history of the region, though I know of no effort to preserve them or their history.
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Carnigan GA
Manufactured House, Carnigan
Manufactured kit houses, like this well-preserved side-gabled example, proliferated in McIntosh County (and much of America) from the 1930s to the 1960s. Such structures were improvements over earlier vernacular structures and afforded more convenience to homeowners than was previously available.
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Carnigan GA
Hip-Roof Cottages, Meridian
Hidden on the edge of the road by thick woods today, these utilitarian hip-roof/pyramidal cottages are some of the last surviving examples of a vernacular style that was once widespread among the African-American communities of the coastal counties, as well as many areas of the state.
Because of their isolation, there is not a good way to photograph them other than showing them in their present state. They will eventually succumb to the ravages of time, but I think they are very important examples.
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Meridian GA
Floyd Farm Tobacco Barns, Pembroke
Just outside Pembroke, this row of tobacco barns is reminiscent of a scene that was once common throughout Georgia. Productive farmers often situated their tobacco barns in close proximity on dirt lanes like this one. While many wouldn’t expect to find tobacco cultivation near the coast, northern Bryan County, where Pembroke is located, is more similar to inland Georgia than Coastal Georgia.
Jan Deal Henrix notes that the barns were originally owned by Albert Floyd and are now owned by his nephew.
The barns are in amazing condition, considering they likely date from the 1940s or 1950s.
Thanks to Linda Shaver Starling for bringing these to my attention.
Filed under -BRYAN COUNTY, Pembroke GA
