Louvale, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Louvale, Georgia
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Louvale, Georgia pictured in 2012.
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 Louvale, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Stewart |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31814
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| GNIS feature ID | 356369 |
Louvale is a small, unincorporated community located in Stewart County, Georgia, in the United States. This means it's a community that isn't officially governed as a city or town. Louvale is situated along U.S. Route 27 and has its own post office with the ZIP code 31814.
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A Look Back at Louvale's Past
Louvale wasn't always called Louvale! It was first known as "Antioch." In 1886, the community changed its name to Louvale. This happened when a railroad, called the Savannah, Americus, and Montgomery (or Little SAM) Railroad, reached the area.
In 1893, the government of Georgia officially recognized Louvale as a town. This meant it could have its own local rules and organization.
Historic Church Row District
One of the most special parts of Louvale is its "Church Row District." This area has a collection of historic buildings. These buildings include churches and a school, dating from the 1850s to the early 1900s. The Louvale Church Row was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1986. This listing helps protect its important history.
The Antioch Institute School
The Antioch Institute was built in the 1850s. It first served as a school run by the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church. In 1895, the school was sold to Stewart County. People believe the building was also used for church services until a new church building was built next door in 1885.
The county operated Louvale High School in this building until 1928. After that, older students went to school in nearby Lumpkin. The elementary school stayed in the building until 1942. Today, the old school building is known as the Louvale Community House. It is home to the Sybil and John B. Richardson School of Sacred Harp Singing.
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The Antioch Primitive Baptist Church was originally founded in 1832. It moved to Louvale in 1851. The current church building was built in 1885.
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Marvin Methodist Church was founded in 1830. The current building was built in 1900.
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The New Hope Baptist Church was started in 1860. It moved to its current building in 1901.
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The historic Antioch Institute building.
