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- Houses of Heart Pine -- A
Survey of the Antebellum Architecture of Evans County, GA
by Colonel Pharris DeLoach Johnson - Southeastern Printech, Inc., 2002
Col. (Ret) Pharris Johnson has completed a well-documented architectural survey of the county's antebellum houses that is now available in book form. His book starts with a review of the prevalent antebellum architectural types in the county and traces their origin to the Mid-Atlantic states. The next chapter is a review of building practices in Bulloch and Tattnall counties. The remaining chapters cover the nine antebellum houses found in the county. These include the A. D. Eason House in Undine; the Smith-Daniel House in Bellville; the B. B. Brewton House in Bellville; the Brewton-Hendrix House on Hwy. 129 north; the Edwards-Strickland House east of Daisy; the Thomas A. Durrence House off of 301 south; the Simon J. Brewton House on Hwy. 301 north; the John Rogers House off Hwy. 129 south; and the Thomas Rogers House off Hwy. 129 south.
The book includes measured floor plans, results of extensive documentary research, and 229 illustrations. The book, published under the auspices of the Evans County Historical Society, is available at the Anderson House Restaurant in Bellville for $22 or by ordering it form Johnson at 114 Nelson Ave. Savannah, Ga. 31408. The 179-softcover book is $24.95 (tax and postage included).- A History of Evans County, Georgia
- by Dot Simmons, Evans County Historical Society
- Southeastern Printech, Inc., 1999
A fully indexed book with historical maps and a historic account of the land as it was settled and developed into present day Evans County. It provides historic and photographs information on communities, churches, schools, businesses, and citizens. Cemetery records for the county are included.
Books are $40 at the Claxton-Evans Chamber of Commerce, Tippins Bank & Trust and The Claxton Bank. Books are available by mail order (postage paid mail for $47.50) from The Evans County Historical Society, P.O. Box 6, Claxton, GA 30417.
- Bellville, Georgia -- The First Hundred Years
- by Colonel Pharris DeLoach Johnson
- Southeastern Printech, Inc., 1997
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The fully indexed book has five color historic maps and over 200 photographs. The book's appendixes include interviews with residents and histories of Bellville's churches, schools, and businesses. Additionally, descriptions of the area's historic homes and cemetery records are included.
- Books are $36 at the Anderson House in Bellville, Georgia. Books are available by mail order
- (postage paid mail for $40) from Pharris Johnson, 114 Nelson Ave., Savannah, GA 31408.
A History of Our Locale: Mainly
Evans County Georgia
by Lucile Hodges
Macon, GA: Southern Press, Inc.; 1965.
Out of Print
Evans County and the Creation of
Fort Stewart, Georgia
by Colonel Pharris DeLoach Johnson
Claxton, GA: The Evans County Historical Society, 1994.
LOC# 94-072043
History of Claxton First United
Methodist Church, 1884-1976
by George T. Durrence
Claxton, GA: n.p., 1976.
100 Years of Service to God and
Man, 1878-1978:
Bull Creek Baptist Church
Claxton, GA: n.p., 1978.
A Brief History of Daisy,
1890-1989
Bellville, GA: Pinewood Christian Academy, 1989.
Evans County Golden Jubilee,
1914-1964, Anniversary Album
Claxton, GA: n.p., 1964.
Golden Anniversary Edition: 50
Years of Progress 1914-1964
Claxton, GA: The Claxton Enterprise, 1964.