Black and white settlers in
the Archibald and Alto areas came together in 1853 to start the Little
Creek church. As trees were cut down to build the homes and farms
in the area, they were used in the construction of the first church.
After a period of time, the
white membership left the building and worshipped with the Alto Presbyterian
Church. The black membership stayed at Little Creek. They worshipped
like this for 24 years.
After a number of years, cypress
was floated down the river from Lindlow Break and a new church was built
on the west bank of Little Creek. The altar and chancel rail was
hand-carved with a pocket knife by a local young man. It was lit
by kerosene lamps and heated by a log-type heater. In the 1920s,
electricity was installed.
The current red brick facility
was built in 1955. It includes classrooms, a kitchenette, and a recreation/dining
hall. The sanctuary used the original altar and pulpit furnishings.
New pews were added in 1956. |
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