Marion in Marion County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Marion Presbyterian Church
American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2009
1. Marion Presbyterian Church Marker
David E.Frierson of Harmony Presbytery first preached here at Marion Courthouse in 1841. The church was organized in Feb. 1852 with six charter members: Archibald and Margaret Carmichael of Little Pee Dee Church, Rebecca E. Frierson of Great Pee Dee Church, Sophia E. McIntyre of Hopewell Church, Duncan J. McDonald from Smyrna, N.C., and David Gibson from Dairy, Scotland.
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This house of worship, dedicated in February 1852, stands on land given by Archibald McIntyre. In 1913 Sunday School rooms were added on the west end of the original structure and new pews were purchased. The bell dates from 1911 and the organ from 1919. During the early 1970s, the church was renovated to include an enlarged sanctuary, new choir room and rear entrance. It was rededicated in April 1975.
Erected 1977 by The Congregation. (Marker Number 34-7 / 268.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the American Presbyterian and Reformed Historic Sites series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1852.
Location. 34° 10.579′ N, 79° 24.042′ W. Marker is in Marion, South Carolina, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. To the Dead and Living Confederate Soldiers (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Town Hall and Opera House (about 600 feet away); Marion County / Marion Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Francis Marion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marion Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); Naval Gun (approx. ¼ mile away); Marion County Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Monument (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
Regarding Marion Presbyterian Church. Marion Presbyterian Church is contributing building #16 within the Marion Historic District which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This church is also one of 445 American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Sites registered between 1973 and 2003 by the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS), headquartered in Philadelphia. Approved sites received a metal plaque featuring John Calvin’s seal and the site’s registry number (PHS marker location is in front of the church building).
The following text is taken from the Presbyterian Historical Society website:
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Photographed By Forest McDermott, September 6, 2015
2. Marion Presbyterian Church Marker (Reverse Side)
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2009
3. Marion Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2009
4. Marion Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2009
5. National Register of Historic Places Plaque
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2009
6. American Presbyterian Reformed Official Site
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Presbyterian Historical
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Philadelphia, Pa.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,099 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on August 16, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1. submitted on October 25, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2. submitted on August 9, 2016, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 25, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
