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
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
Pembroke Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under -BRYAN COUNTY, Pembroke GA
Hog Hammock Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Hog Hammock GA, Sapelo Island GA
This is the last surviving double-pen house on Sapelo and among the oldest surviving houses on the island.
Hog Hammock Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Johnson Hammock GA, Sapelo Island GA
I believe this house has been restored since I photographed it.
Hog Hammock Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Johnson Hammock GA, Sapelo Island GA
Fred’s Place has been described as a “juke joint” and center of social activity, owned by Fred and Flora Johnson. The structure dates to circa 1900, but the usage as a juke joint would have been a good bit later, I believe.
Hog Hammock Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Johnson Hammock GA
A neighbor of Mr. Williams told me he was known in the neighborhood as the chicken man. This was his coop, made from available materials.
The neighbor also noted that some of his chickens are probably still roaming around Hog Hammock. I don’t know if this is one of them, but I’d like to think so.
Hog Hammock Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Hog Hammock GA, Sapelo Island GA
Hog Hammock Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Filed under -MCINTOSH COUNTY, Hog Hammock GA, Sapelo Island GA
