Troy in Greenwood County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Long Cane Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church
Erected 1940 by members and friends of the church. (Marker Number 24-2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 7, 1922.
Location. 33° 59.261′ N, 82° 17.864′ W. Marker is in Troy, South Carolina, in Greenwood County. Marker is on Main Street West near Twigg Street (South Carolina Highway 10). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy SC 29848, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Long Canes Massacre (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Long Canes Massacre (approx. 2.4 miles away); Badwell / Badwell Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); Bradley CCC Camp F-7 (approx. 5.1 miles away); Dorn Mill (approx. 5.2 miles away); Dorn Mill Complex (approx. 5.2 miles away); Dorn’s Mill / Dorn Gold Mine (approx. 5.2 miles away); McCormick County / MACK (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.
Also see . . . National Register Information on Lower Long Cane Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The Lower Long Cane Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and Cemetery is associated with early settlement in the colonial and Revolutionary-era South Carolina backcountry and with the nineteenth-century establishment, decline, and revitalization of not only a single congregation, but also of the entire Associate Reformed Presbyterian denomination as a separate sect in the Presbyterian tradition. (Submitted on September 20, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. Directions to Long Cane ARP Church
If traveling northeast on Highway 28 in McCormick County, South Carolina, turn to the right at SC Hwy 33-38 (the intersection with "Battle of Long Cane" Marker). Travel about three miles until the pavement ends. Turn to your left and continue on 33-38 until it turns into SC Hwy 33-36. The church will be on your right.
— Submitted September 20, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
2. Marker Style
The marker shown reflects the earliest style of South Carolina Historical Markers. It was in use between the 1930s and 1955s. The original design was cast aluminum and crowned with an encircled palmetto tree. The markers were painted silver with black lettering.
— Submitted September 20, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,691 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on July 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on September 20, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.