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That church is in the ghost town of Rodney. Rodney was a bustling town in the 1800’s before the civil war. It was one of the largest towns in Mississippi. It was located in the banks of the Mississippi River. Sometime after the war the river changed course and Rodney was miles from the river. This killed the town and most of the people moved away.
@@thomasjensen6243 not all church members or pastors are like what they see on tv. Specially small congregations. Most of us truly care for each other. We are the church as you know, but it's always nice to have a place to gather with the same mindset and purpose. When you find the right God-fearing congregation you become like family. I just love my faith family.
I know Chris never has a negative thing to say about it, but man I hate 95% of the graffiti he finds on these places. It's such an abuse of history, even if that history is decaying.
What a beautiful structure! Lots of dentated trim, a domed steeple, and Gothic windows, plus lath-and-plaster and wainscoting on the inside. Craftsmanship was the hallmark of the builders' trade in bygone days---and I hope it's still alive and being passed on to new generations. Thank you, Chris.
+NormanNorthman If you saw these buildings up close you would understand why people don't. Houses this old in the humid southern climate might look ok from a distance but they're beyond rehabilitating. Would be cheaper to build a new house.
I'm not sure why I felt a bit emotional, but just seeing the overview from the balcony you could feel the many prayers that were sent to heaven from that location. Also amazing people have had enough respect not to vandalize this beautiful once church... Thanks Chris!
There was graffiti in the balcony, I wonder do they carry a can of spray paint around all the time? I've seen graffiti way out in the back country in Death Valley miles in, they had to drive there, no way they walked. If I were walking in Death Valley, the last thing I'd be caring would be a can of paint, if I wanted to mark some thing, I'd just pee on it, but that's just me. Thanks for the vids, New Sub
Reminds me of a church in slavery/ segregation time when Black folks could come to church but sit in the balcony. I do like looking at abandoned places and just imagine what went on, how life was lived. Would love to go on an excursion.
In mississippi black people and white people did not go the same churches . It is like that today although you could go to a black or white church if you want to and some are mixed . For the most part you have segregated churches , not forced segregation but both races choose to segregate
A lot of commercial buildings are, but we still tear them down after 30 years so developers can build anew. Seems wasteful. Where I am maybe 40 years is all a building is allowed to stand before it's demolished.
This is the deserted town of Rodney, Ms. It was abandoned years ago for many reasons among which the change of the coarse of the Mississippi River. Yes it does flood when the river is at flood stage. That is the choir loft up those stairs. No confessional it it not Catholic.
Thank you for identifying that as a choir loft. I scrolled down, _knowing_ someone would recognize that fact and I'm sure Chris appreciates the information, as he often asks for information.
Hello! That's not a confessional box my friend! From the archatectual design my educated guess would be that this church was most likely a black church at one time because its location, and its size and being out in the very rural area as well as being as basic as it can be to serve its purpose, hence why it has no stained glass, bathrooms or Sunday school rooms, not even padded pews! As basic as a church gets! Most likely mostly adult petitioners would be my guess of what this church had!!However its certainly is not, nor was it, a Catholic church ( no need of a confession box) but more likely a southern Baptist church or old Presbyterian church! Either or, as a pastor now looking for a church, it breaks my heart to see these old time churches abandoned, for I can see and know that at one time many souls were saved here and that TRUE worship took place! Thank you for the video & may God bless you! PS. After seeing the balcony I'll guarantee you its an old black southern Baptist church, guarantee it!! I'll also bet that the bell is original and most likely solid brass as well! BEAUTIFUL, BUT SAD!! The other possibility is that it could had been moved to that location and belongs to someone near? Just a thought! God bless!
Very beautiful... I love old structures because for the most part it’s eco friendly... I am sure the sweat and labor to build this church cannot be replicated; only the Amish still build like this
For what? In remembrance of the slaves they owned! Not too mention all of the murders those heathens transgressed! But woe unto them, judgement will prevail!!
I love old churches! So much history took place there! There is a church like that where I live from that time period but they kept it up and made it a museum for people to visit. Thank you for sharing!
Very respectful video. I live in Mississippi . I live in a small town and there are alot of abandoned churches and cemeteries around. They are still beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
I saw that there was a water line the moment Chris walked up to the building. This was confirmed by similar water damage inside too. Lovely old building though.
Happens frequently. Every time the Mississippi floods, this poor church gets water. Wish a group would move it like they moved the Rodney Catholic Church to Grand Gulf.
this church back in his Glory days served as everything tell meeting Hall School hospital I love to see that I just hate that they let it go down so badly
All I was thinking while watching this was how I’d love to buy that old church and where I’d put the bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen. Lol beautiful church and beautiful scenery.
I can picture how beautiful this church was in its hey day. Its a shame it was ruined by the mud flood. How in the world did you find this. Glad you did.
There's another church on the way there (coming from Brookhaven) that still has the piano as well as hymn book! Getting into Rodney was an adventure in itself, but I'm glad to see nothing has happened to the church! I wonder why they moved the bottom pews, they were still in place in 2015
Thank you so much for taking us along, to see these.....Beautiful, Amazing, Creepy, Nasty, Wonderful, Abandoned places!! Always a pleasure to see. Stay safe, Teresa
This church represents every human being an everything in this world. Eventually we will be forgotten an left alone so we spen most of our life chasing stuff that's gonna be like this church someday an we call that success hahahaha
Fun Fact - The Town that this church is located in (Rodney, MS) was just three votes away from becoming the state capital of the Mississippi Territory.
So play some Christian Worship music on your phone there. I was just listening to Zach Williams " You are my Rescue Story" on you tube. I'd just jam out there for Jesus & let the Holy Spirit be happy there. ❤❤❤
Congradulations to you for all the hard work you do! So many abandoned structures along RT 13 going through Eastern shore Maryland and Virginia...full of mystery! It is good you have a steady partner to assist you.
You're doing some beautiful filming in this and I've enjoyed this one in particular. It was obviously at one time an architecturally beautiful building. Just a suggestion, if you're going to comment on churches, you might consider trying to find out something about the particular religious group the church was a part of. I've noticed that you made the following comment and I've heard it by others who comment on churches in their productions as well. You (and they also) commented about a "confessional" in the facilities. To my knowledge, it's primarily only Catholic churches that have confessionals. Evangelical and Protestant churches don't have confessionals nor do they practice confessing sins to a clergyman or minister.
That isn't a Catholic Church, it's old Baptist Church that's been abandoned. They don't have confessionals. It was more than likely, an office of some kind. Great video, thank you for the tour.
