Philomath Presbyterian Church has been a prominent structure in Philomath since the mid 1800s. In the early 2000s, the Philomath Church Preservation Association was created to restore the church and its preserve its longstanding history. (Photo/Ansley Gavlak)
Beloved Philomath Presbyterian Church preserves history, unites community
Ansley Gavlak
Driving along state Route 22, it’s hard to miss the historic buildings and Southern architecture on the two-lane road. Stretching for just a mile in the southeastern corner of Oglethorpe County, the unincorporated community of Philomath might be small, but it carries a large history.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025