Near Mitford in Fairfield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Graveyard Of The Richmond Covenanter Church Reformed Presbyterian
A quarter mile east
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 17, 2008
1. Graveyard Of The Richmond Covenanter Church Reformed Presbyterian Marker
Here lie buried many of the Scotch Irish pioneers, who, in 1772, under the leadership of the Rev. William Martin, founded one of the first Covenanter churches in upper South Carolina.
Erected 1959. (Marker Number 20-17.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.
Location. 34° 32.715′ N, 81° 1.446′ W. Marker is near Mitford, South Carolina, in Fairfield County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 901 and Heritage Road, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 901. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnsboro SC 29180, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Catholic Presbyterian Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); Camp Welfare (approx. 5.6 miles away); Mount Olivet Church (approx. 5.6 miles away); Alexander's Old Fields (approx. 6.7 miles away); Battle Of Beckhamville (approx. 6.7 miles away); Burrel Hemphill (approx. 7.4 miles away); Rocky Mount (approx. 7.8 miles away); Battle of Fishing Creek
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Regarding Graveyard Of The Richmond Covenanter Church Reformed Presbyterian. Church no longer stands and the graveyard is on private property.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 17, 2008
2. Site Of The Richmond Covenanter Church (Reformed Presbyterian)
Hugh Henry
her last member
1781-1867
True to the faith of a sturdy people
Erected 1939
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
3. Graveyard Of The Richmond Covenanter Church Reformed Presbyterian Marker
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 17, 2008
4. Graveyard Of The Richmond Covenanter Church Reformed Presbyterian Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
5. Graveyard Of The Richmond Covenanter Church Reformed Presbyterian Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,085 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 3. submitted on June 6, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on December 17, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 5. submitted on June 6, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
