However, the war did not go the way it was thought and the Nellis lands from this branch of the family were confiscated and sold. Many of the Nellis family served bravely and with distinction in the Tryon County Militia. Truly, this war brought neighbor against neighbor, brother against brother. Several from the Nellis family still live in this area and one farm has had Nellis family members living on the land for eleven generations. The building was renovated as were most old buildings, but in more recent years, it has been restored with an elevated pulpit and its sounding board.
Many historical documents pertaining to the church are inside the building.
It is locked, but certainly one can see the interior by peeking in the windows or by borrowing a key from a nearby house. This is a photo of an original elevated pulpit and sounding board, which was a popular style in the early years. Home Copyright 1998, 1999. Fort Klock Historic Restoration, Berry Enterprises. All rights reserved.