National Register of Historic Places

Needwood Baptist Church and School

Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia
Listed
December 17, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98001520

About this property

Needwood Baptist Church and School are historic buildings (a church and a school) north of Brunswick, Georgia, along US 17. The oldest parts of the church date to the 1870s. The towers were added circa 1885 and contain a bell dated 1884. Thirty original pews and other original furnishings remain. The church is of no particular style, but is similar to many rural African-American churches. The school has one room and is of similar age and construction as the church. The school was used for African-American students until the 1960s. The church and school were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Location

Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia
31.28192, -81.44085

Categories

ARCHITECTUREEDUCATIONBLACKRELIGION
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Sources

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When was Needwood Baptist Church and School listed on the National Register?

Needwood Baptist Church and School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Needwood Baptist Church and School?

Needwood Baptist Church and School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Needwood Baptist Church and School?

The period of significance for Needwood Baptist Church and School is recorded as the industrial era.

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