Near Pine Mountain in Harris County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Sunnyside School, Midway Baptist Church and Midway Cemetery Historic District

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

1. Sunnyside School, Midway Baptist Church and Midway Cemetery Historic District Marker

Inscription. The community building and spaces in the Sunnyside/Midway Historic District reflect rural Harris County in the 1920’s. Sunnyside School was built by local residents in 1921 to consolidate several one-room schools. It was used as an elementary and high school until the 1940’s. It served as clubhouse for the Home Demonstration Club and now houses the Sunnyside Community Club. Midway Baptist Church was founded in 1921 and met in the school until the church was completed in 1925. These buildings have been in continuous use since their construction.

Erected 2000 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission, Midway Baptist Church and Sunnyside Community Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 32° 49.143′ N, 84° 59.014′ W. Marker is near Pine Mountain, Georgia, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of Hopewell Church Road and Sunnyside Church Road, on the right when traveling west on Hopewell Church Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2495 Hopewell Church Road, Pine Mountain GA 31822, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Whitesville (approx. 2.8 miles away); Whitesville Methodist Episcopal Church, South

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(approx. 3 miles away); Jones Crossroads (approx. 4.6 miles away); Civil Rights Marker Honoring Henry "Peg" Gilbert (approx. 4.6 miles away); Bethany Baptist Church (approx. 6.9 miles away); Salem Road Bridge (approx. 6.9 miles away); Carver High School (approx. 7.3 miles away); Pioneer Log Cabin (approx. 7.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pine Mountain.

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

2. Sunnyside School, Midway Baptist Church and Midway Cemetery Historic District Marker

Midway Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

3. Midway Baptist Church

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

4. Sunnyside School, Midway Baptist Church and Midway Cemetery Historic District Marker

Loking east on Hopewell Church Road toward Pine Mountain

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

5. Sunnyside School, Midway Baptist Church and Midway Cemetery Historic District Marker

Looking west on Hopewell Church Road toward Whitesville; the Midway Baptist Church is on the right.

Sunnyside School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

6. Sunnyside School

The school is now used by the Sunnyside Community Club.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,142 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 26, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.