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Roberts Church
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Roberts Church Marker | | |
Inscription.
Organized in 1789 and sometimes called Simpson's Meetinghouse, this church is one of Anderson County's oldest Presbyterian churches. The Reverend John Simpson was the first minister, and the Reverend David Humphreys served here for 39 years until his death in 1869. Both men are buried in the church sanctuary. The present sanctuary was built in 1937.
Erected 1987 by Roberts Presbyterian Church Congregation. (Marker Number 4-23.)
Location. 34° 27.463′ N, 82° 47.288′ W. Marker is in Anderson, South Carolina, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 187 and Old Roberts Church Road on State Highway 187. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2716 Highway 187 South, Anderson SC 29624, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Mountain Creek Baptist Church (approx. 4.1 miles away); Ruhamah United Methodist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Portman Shoals (approx. 5 miles away); Anderson Regional Airport (approx. 5 miles away); Saylors Bridge (approx. 5 miles away); Oliver Bolt's Cotton Gin (approx. 5.5 miles away); The Wilton E. Hall Bridge (approx. 5.9 miles away); Hartwell Lake (approx. 6.4 miles away); Dean / Dean's Station (approx. 7 miles away); Louie Morris Memorial Bridge (approx. 7.4 miles away in Georgia). Click for a list of all markers in Anderson.| | | | 
By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Roberts Church Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. Reverend John Simpson Marker. Marker located in Chester, SC, dedicated to Rev. John Simpson. (Submitted on January 6, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. John Simpson. The Reverend John Simpson (1740-1808), was a Presbyterian minister, Whig leader and Patriot in the American Revolution. (Submitted on September 24, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Roberts Presbyterian. Organized in 1789 and sometimes called Simpson’s Meetinghouse, Roberts Presbyterian Church is one of Anderson County’s oldest Presbyterian churches. (Submitted on September 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Find a Grave: Roberts Presbyterian Church Cemetery. 9 miles W of Anderson on S.C. Hwy. 187. (Submitted on September 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Additional comments.
1. Roberts and Good Hope Presbyterian Churches
It is not known exactly when they were first organized. The names of the churches were not on the list of the General Assembly of the South Carolina Presbytery in 1789.
Roberts was named for a Col. Roberts who served during the American Revolution. The church was centrally located along the road from Pendleton to Hamburg (in present-day Aiken County) and the road from Anderson Court House to Andersonville, at the junction of Seneca and Tugaloo Rivers, (now under the waters of Lake Hartwell. Good Hope was organized near the same time, about 12 miles from Roberts, on head waters of Little Generostee and Rocky River.
Despite the distance between the two, Good Hope and Roberts shared the same ministers. Early ministers included the Rev. James Gilliland, the Rev. Thomas Reese, and the Rev. John Simpson, who is buried in the church cemetery. The early members were Scotch & Irish settlers who had come to the Carolina Upcountry from Virginia and Pennsylvania.| | | | 
By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Roberts Presbyterian Church Sign | | |
— Submitted January 6, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Roberts Presbyterian Church | | Memorial to Rev. David Humphreys in the left-center. | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Roberts Presbyterian Church Cornerstone | Organized 1789
Rebuilt 1824, 1857, 1937
Remodeled 1965
Rededicated 1989 | | |
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By Roberts Presbyterian Church | |
| | | 6. Former Roberts Presbyterian Church Facade with Congregation | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 7. Roberts Church and Cemetery | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 8. Roberts Church Cemetery | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 9. Roberts Church Cemetery | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 10. Roberts Presbyterian Church Cemetery | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | 11. Memorial to Rev. David Humphreys
Pastor of Roberts Church from 1821-1869 |
Sacred
to
the memory of
Rev. David Humphreys
Pastor of Roberts and Good Hope
churches from the year
1821 to 1869.
By an appreciative people. | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 12. Simpson Burial Site - Headstone View | | Burial site for Rev. John Simpson and his wife. | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 13. Simpson Markers | | Detail of the markers for John Simpson and his wife, Mary Remer, declaring both "Revolutionary Patriots." They were placed by Cateechee Chapter, D.A.R. | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 14. Simpson Burial Site - Footstone View | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 15. John Simpson Footstone | Sacred to the memory of
Rev. John Simpson
Who departed this life Feb, 16, 1808, aged 68.
For more than forty years a preacher of
the Gospel in the Presbyterian Church.
Mark the perfect man and behold the
upright for the end of that man is peace.
Founder and first pastor of
Roberts Presbyterian Church | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 16. Mary Simpson Footstone | Sacred to the Memory of
Mary Simpson
Relict of the late Rev. John Simpson,
who departed this life April 25, 1812, aged 69.
A Virtuous woman is a gift of the Lord. She rejoiceth in her husband and her price is far above rubies. | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008 | |
| | | 17. Anna Anderson Hunter Tombstone | Sacred
to
the memory of
Mrs. Anna Hunter
daughter of
Gen. Robert Anderson
and relic of
Dr. W. Hunter
Born December 1780
Died April 13th 1863 | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 27, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,327 times since then. Last updated on May 21, 2010, by E. T. Roberts of Bethesda, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 27, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on September 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 27, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 10. submitted on September 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. submitted on August 27, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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