For the past several years, I’ve been traveling across Alabama’s Black Belt, photographing and documenting its churches—some active, many abandoned, all with stories to tell. What began as a personal project has grown into a vast undertaking: more than 1,400 churches documented so far across 10 counties, each with a recent photograph and precise geographic coordinates. When available, I include founding dates, signage information, and cornerstone inscriptions.
This has been a labor of love. Every photo, every mile, every entry on my website has been done on my own time and my own dime. I’ve never asked for help—until now.
The truth is, this work comes with real costs: fuel, vehicle upkeep, equipment, internet access in the field, and the basic resources that make this possible. That’s why I’ve created a GoFundMe campaign.
👉 Click below to view and support the GoFundMe campaign:
Your support will go directly toward:
– Fuel and travel costs
– Photography and computer equipment and replacement
– Satellite internet access
– Vehicle maintenance
– Other expenses directly related to continuing and expanding this project
Why This Matters
Many of these churches are disappearing—literally. One that I photographed not long ago was recently destroyed by vandals. It will never be documented again. Without this work, its memory would be gone. That’s why I believe this matters. And if you believe it does too, any amount of help is deeply appreciated.
Even if you’re not in a position to contribute, just sharing the campaign with others can go a long way.
Thank you for following along on this journey. If you’d like to explore the project further, you can always visit:
🌐 https://jacksonsramblings.com
📘 https://www.facebook.com/RamblingTheAlabamaBlackBelt
Every click, every message, every share makes a difference. Let’s keep going.
– Jackson Knight