Darlington in Darlington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of First Methodist Church

Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

1. Site of First Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The First Methodist Church was built in 1831 on land donated by Moses Sanders in 1830. This was five years before Darlington was chartered. It was a plain barn like building, not plastered or ceiled. A great revival was held in the church was held in the church in late fall 1831. Three Methodist Ministers are buried in the cemetery. In 1834 a second larger church was built by J. W. Burn on corner of St John and Park Streets.

Erected by South Carolina State Society Colonial Dames XVII C.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 34° 18.096′ N, 79° 52.571′ W. Marker is in Darlington, South Carolina, in Darlington County. Marker is on Orange Street near Wells Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Darlington SC 29532, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. James Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Darlington Memorial Center (about 600 feet away); Julius A. Dargan House (about 700 feet away); Wilds-Edwards House / Samuel Hugh Wilds

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Darlington County / Darlington County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Darlington County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Darlington County Jail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lawrence Reese (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Darlington.

Site of First Methodist Church Marker Overview image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

2. Site of First Methodist Church Marker Overview

Monument listing known burials in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

3. Monument listing known burials in the cemetery

Rev. John Piper Morris image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

4. Rev. John Piper Morris

One of three ministers in the cemetery as mentioned on the marker

Rev. John Wesley Miller image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

5. Rev. John Wesley Miller

One of three ministers in the cemetery as mentioned on the marker

Rev. Jacob Nipper image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

6. Rev. Jacob Nipper

One of three ministers in the cemetery as mentioned on the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 28, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.