This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Granite cross honors resting place of slaves
In Flat Rock at St. John in the Wilderness a granite base and six foot cross were installed to memorialize slaves and freedmen buried in the churchyard. The cross was erected with help from Tim Roberts, Nelson Motes, and parishioners, funded by grants and donations. The service, on January 10, will be attended by Bishop Porter Taylor, with descendants hoped to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Rock
John Morton
St. John
Tim Roberts
Jim
Nelson Motes
John
Motes
Zirconia
St. John Historic Churchyard
Foundation
Episcopal Diocese of
Western North Carolina
Historic Flat Rock, Inc
Historic Churchyard Committee
Elberton
Clyde H. Bloehorn
Charleston
Molineaux
Dr. King
W. Cuthbert
King
RJ. Middleton
E.L. Trenholm
E.L. Trenholm, Mrs. Reed, H.L. Farmer
Jas. R. Pringle
Porter Taylor