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

St. John's Methodist Church

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

1. St. John's Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Organized in 1828, this
was the first church in
Anderson. A log meeting
house built in 1830 on
West Benson Street served
the church until 1858
when a frame building
was erected on this site.
A brick church replaced
it in 1888. The present
sanctuary was completed
in 1912, the Educational
Building in 1928 and
the Activities Building
in 1956. The church was
named St. John's in 1897.

Erected 1962. (Marker Number 4-7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 34° 30.024′ N, 82° 38.847′ W. Marker is in Anderson, South Carolina, in Anderson County. Marker is on East River Street (U.S. 76) near South McDuffie Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 South McDuffie Street, Anderson SC 29624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Wilhite House (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); G. Ross Anderson Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse (about 500 feet away); A Living Tribute (about 700 feet away); William Bullein Johnson (about 700 feet away); After Dark: Seeking Harmony in Music and Culture (approx. 0.2 miles away); More Than Food: Savoring the Flavor of Dignity (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Commemoration of Black Pioneers (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Church Street Heritage Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Baptist Church Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.

Also see . . .
1. St.. John's United Methodist Church. Church website homepage:
Founded 1828 - Anderson's First Church (Submitted on November 18, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Anderson Historic District. South Carolina Department of Archives and History website entry:
Anderson came into being in 1826 with the formation of Anderson County, and as a courthouse seat, the community was quick to develop. St. John's Church is part of the district. (Submitted on November 18, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

2. St. John's Methodist Church Marker

Additional commentary.
1. St. John's Methodist Church
This church is the oldest congregation organized within the original town limits, dating from 1828. The present brick sanctuary was built in 1912, the latest of several churches which occupied the same site. (Source: Anderson Historic District National Register nomination form.)

— Submitted September 24, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.

St. John's Methodist Church Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

3. St. John's Methodist Church Sign

St. John's Methodist Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

4. St. John's Methodist Church Cornerstone

St. John's Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

5. St. John's Methodist Church

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 14, 2003

6. St. John's Methodist Church

St. John's Methodist Church Bell Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 14, 2003

7. St. John's Methodist Church Bell Tower

Garden Located on the North Side of the Sanctuary image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

8. Garden Located on the North Side of the Sanctuary

St. John's Methodist Church<br>Historical Postcard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott

9. St. John's Methodist Church
Historical Postcard

St. John's Methodist Church Administrative Offices<br>303 East River Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2012

10. St. John's Methodist Church Administrative Offices
303 East River Street

Listed in the Anderson Historic District, National Historical Register of Historic Places

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,476 times since then and 163 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 25, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on September 24, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 8. submitted on August 25, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 9. submitted on January 16, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 10. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.