The present courthouse was built in 1878-79. Built of cypress wood, with virgin heart pine pews, this beautiful building was used to stable Union horses when Kilpatrick's Calvary marched through Barnwell. The medieval font in the church was used to water the horses. Before it was seized, the congregation had removed and buried the stained glass windows which were later replaced. Healing Springs Indians believed in the spring's natural healing power and brought wounded Revolutionary War soldiers here to drink.
Locals still believe in the spring's power and drink and bathe in it's waters.