Lancaster in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lancasterville Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Ronald Patton, April 25, 2023
1. Lancasterville Presbyterian Church Marker (refurbished)
This congregation was organized May 5, 1835. Its first minister was James H. Thornwell, who later headed SC College in Columbia. The Gothic Revival building was dedicated 1862 and entered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The congregation, now First Presbyterian Church, moved in 1926 and this building, purchased in 1961 by Dr. Ben F. Emanuel, was presented to the community in 1976.
Erected 1985 by Lancaster County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 29-15.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1835.
Location. 34° 43.05′ N, 80° 46.398′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. Marker is on West Gay Street, 0.1 miles west of South French Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster SC 29720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jail / Robert Mills (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin Academy / Oldest Continuous Public School Site in Lancaster County (about 600 feet away); Leroy Springs House (about 700 feet away); Lancaster County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (approx.
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Also see . . . Lancasterville Presbyterian Church. Lancaster Presbyterian Church has played an integral part in this community’s history since the mid-1800s. Completed ca. 1862, the present church is thought to have been the first brick church in Lancaster County. The walls are of handmade brick. Basilican in plan, the church features a gallery along the sides and back of the sanctuary and culminates in an arched pulpit apse. The walls are stuccoed and scored to resemble stone. Interesting details include hood moldings over the arches, cornice brackets with pendants under the gallery, and round wooden columns supporting the gallery. (Submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Ronald Patton, April 25, 2023
2. Lancasterville Presbyterian Church Marker (refurbished)
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
3. Lancasterville Presbyterian Church and Marker
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
4. Lancasterville Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
5. Lancasterville Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
6. Lancasterville Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
7. Lancasterville Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
8. National Register of Historic Places
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
9. Lancasterville Presbyterian Church Marker
This photograph shows the marker before it was refurbished and repainted.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 855 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 5. submitted on June 5, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 5, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
