Near Bethune in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010
1. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Marker
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The first Baptist Church in this area of Kershaw County was founded in a wooded area on Mecklenburg Road, two miles south of Lynchwood, now the town of Bethune. The church was founded in 1852 by Ellie Copeland and established on land owned by the Copeland family, who deeded most of the 1.68 acre lot in 1895.
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Five buildings have been used for worship services: a log and plank church about 1852-1897; a one room white frame building 1897-1951, sold at auction in 1951; a 1 ½ story brick sanctuary, burned in 1953; the John M. Catoe store building; and this sanctuary, educational building and pastorium dedicated on January 30, 1955.
Erected 1973 by Lynches River Historical Society. (Marker Number 28-7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1862.
Location. 34° 23.892′ N, 80° 19.71′ W. Marker is near Bethune, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. Marker is at the intersection of McKinnon Road and Pleasant Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on McKinnon Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bethune SC 29009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tiller's Ferry (approx. 2.7 miles
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2. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Marker
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Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010
3. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010
4. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010
5. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 957 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 6, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
