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Macedonia Baptist Church 3478 Macedonia Road The Macedonia Baptist Church was established in the late 1870s on Macedonia Road. It was one of the first black churches in the state. After the Civil War, Alfred Broadnax, a freed slave, left his family in Marietta to start a job. He wanted to work so he could […]
The Old Friendship Cemetery is listed as Rocky Springs Cemetery. It is located behind the Old Friendship Baptist Church on Old Trace Road, Marietta, off the Dallas Highway. The sign at the cemetery, reads in part “Cemetery Preservation” with Rocky Springs Cemetery below it. The Old Friendship Baptist Church is the oldest black church in […]
SEVEN SPRINGS SAMPLER At the time the Seven Springs Historical Society began the planning of this cookbook, there was an increasing regional interest in herbs. Also, the Historical Society had special interests in herb gardening. Many of the members had planted herb gardens at home and used them in their cooking. Many of these members […]
There are other local cemeteries around Powder Springs that are not located within the town proper of the city. Some of the early families settled close to town but chose to bury their loved ones at home in their own family cemeteries. These are private cemeteries and may be open only for family burials. All […]
These are a few more of the historical homes of Powder Springs. They may be located in town on Marietta Street and Atlanta Street. Some are located in the area immediately outside of the city limits. Several of the homes date back to the early/mid 1800’s. More information about these homes and the other Historical […]
There are other local cemeteries around Powder Springs that are not located within the town proper of the city. Some of the early families settled close to town but chose to bury their loved ones at home in their own family cemeteries. These are private cemeteries and may be currently open only to family burials. […]
There are many historical homes in Powder Springs. Most of these homes are on the main street (Marietta Street) in downtown. Others are one street over (or back) on Atlanta Street. Some are farmhouse homes that are located in the area immediately outside of the city limits. Several of the homes date back to the […]
SEVEN SPRINGS SAMPLER Herb recipes from Historic Homes of Powder Springs, Georgia Part II – Stories Preserving the histories of the houses and the families who lived in them was part of the intent of the Seven Springs Sampler. It also contains some amusing stories about some of the family members – bits and pieces […]
Part I – Stories The Seven Springs Historical Society introduced a collection of recipes, drawings, and historical lore from Powder Springs, Georgia in 1991. This cookbook (or ‘Sampler”) was published by the historical society with the intent and hope that the drawings and written material would contribute to the history of the area by preserving […]
Old Friendship Baptist Church 1853 The Church was organized in 1853 by slaves with the help of Rev. John Jennings. Their first place of worship was a Brush Arbor built on one half acre of land donated by Mr. Jim Hardage, a plantation owner. The slaves worshipped in the Brush Arbor from 1854 to 1865. […]