14K views · 325 reactions | This abandoned African American church hasn’t been used in years. The inside is mostly still intact, but you can tell it’s been left behind. It’s one of those places that feels important the second you walk in. Places like this shouldn’t be forgotten. #history #africanamericanhistory #abandonedplaces #forgottenbuildings #hiddenhistory #oldchurch #ruralexploration #historicpreservation #southernhistory #documentinghistory | Adventures Into History | Facebook

This is the historic Mt. Carmel Church—an old African American church tucked deep into “The Hills” of Talbot County, Georgia. The building may date back as early as the 1850s, and its construction reflects that era. The rafters are made of un-milled logs, and the framing is hand-milled wood. Originally, the church didn’t even have a ceiling—it was completely open. Over time, the building saw many changes as it continued to serve its congregation well into the modern era. But because it was locat