Church in the Wildwood

"There's a church in the valley by the wildwood,"

An afternoon riding the 4 Wheeler.

With the person who knows how much I LOVE old buildings.

We wind up at this old church in Taliafero County, GA.

I was immediately taken by the building and grounds. 

We will start today outside.

I took way too many photos for just one post. 

We parked under the canopy of the most massive pine tree I think I have ever seen. 

I hopped off and grabbed the camera. 

Photos started immediately.

Details I noticed immediately.

It looks abandoned, but the grass is cut around the church and in the cemetery.

The building is suffering from damage, but is at a point that it could be restored.

I'm pretty sure that I've got the most fabulous best friend in the world, with the Crusty Old Guy.

As I walked up I then noticed 

The windows match the vent area in the center front. 

How stunning will this be with those shakes restored.

This would be a beautiful building to live in. 

Oh look at that rust on the tin.

(dang I love me some rusty worn stuff.)

A different angle shows something that Crusty Old Guy pointed out. The two tower rooflines are not the same. 

(Does anyone know the why of that?)

And look at the slight curvature of the porch roof. (Swoon) 

Notice the single door to the right. There is one on the left as well.

As he explored the grounds, I eased up on the porch.

Let the trespassing begin.

I was very cautious. Testing each step up and across carefully. 

Loving that slight pink tint to the double doors.

Antioch Baptist Church

Founded 1886

( checking the history of the church, this building was erected in 1899)

And look, that door is slightly ajar.

(those who know me well know that YES, I went in)

The back of the church has that little addition area. This is the pulpit area and obviously had a different roofline in the past. 

I really LOVE those windows. 

One last detail for today.

Those single doors on either side of the porch.

Restrooms - and quite clearly marked. Handwritten.

If I were to restore this building, I would leave that detail.

If this were a salvaged door, I would use it for a bathroom door and once again I would leave that handwritten detail. 

would you?

Next time we will take a good look around inside ---

Remarkable isn't it. 

Thanks Crusty Old Guy for taking me to visit this place. 

And, because my sunrise and sunset pictures are my claim to fame, here's a beauty ---