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Long-overdue upgrades to Graham County’s oldest structure – Old Mother Church – will be extensive, thanks to a recent architectural analysis. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Long-overdue upgrades to Graham County’s oldest structure – Old Mother Church – will be extensive, thanks to a recent architectural analysis. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Church restoration to require foundation work

Fort Hill – A clearer picture of what work needs to be completed before the Old Mother Church is ready for the next 150 years has come to light, following an architectural inspection.
The Old Mother Church – constructed in 1872 – is now a member of the Partners for Sacred Places program. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

The Old Mother Church – constructed in 1872 – is now a member of the Partners for Sacred Places program. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Old Mother Church selected for refurbishment program

Robbinsville – The Old Mother Church has been officially accepted into the Partners for Sacred Places program, through Sacred Places in Central Appalachia.
Volunteers are hopeful that repairs to the historic Old Mother Church can begin sooner rather than later. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Volunteers are hopeful that repairs to the historic Old Mother Church can begin sooner rather than later. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Old Mother Church to apply for repair help

Robbinsville – Graham County’s oldest church may soon receive some much-needed repairs.