Tornado of March 31, 1973

There was great devastation in Rockdale County, in particular on the North side along the Rockbridge Road and Pleasant Hill CME church area. Pleasant Hill CME church was totally destroyed.

Pleasant Hill CME Church

Rebuilt the edifice and held a church dedication ceremony January 20, 1974

Pleasant Hill CME Dedication 1-20-1974.pdf

This You Tube video depicts some of the tornado damage. Filmed by Aldren and Jean Sadler, April 1, 1973.

Lizzie Simmons, resident from Rockbridge Road, with her daughter applying for assistance

Janet Ingram with her daughter Pamela waiting to apply for assistance

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