Near Taylors in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Methodist Men Memorial
Photographed By M. L., September 6, 2008
1. Methodist Men Memorial Marker
Erected 1959 by Rev. Harold O, Mims.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.
Location. 34° 57.235′ N, 82° 18.032′ W. Marker is near Taylors, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is on St. Marks Rd. (County Route 23-261), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 911 St Marks Rd, Taylors SC 29687, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gilreath's Mill (approx. 1.8 miles away); Southern Bleachery Mill Village / Mill Superintendent House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Taylors First Baptist Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Suber's Mill (approx. 2.6 miles away); William Preston Few (1867-1940) (approx. 3˝ miles away); O'Neal Village (approx. 3.7 miles away); Rev. James R. Rosemond (approx. 3.7 miles away); Mike Garfield
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Regarding Methodist Men Memorial. In the late 1860s , a small group of members left Jubilee Baptist Church to organize a church of their own. In 1869, Father James Rosemond, a great church organizer, began worshipping with them under a "brush arbor." They built as simple brush covered shed to protect them from the elements. And for the next few years, this would be the first meeting place of St. Mark Church.
In 1877, the church leaders saw the need for a permanent gathering place. Sacrificing many personal needs, they contributed the money needed to purchase 14 acres on what would later become St. Mark Road. The deed was recorded November 31, 1877, and signed by church Trustee Board members. (Excerpt from http://www.stmarktaylorssc.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=34282&PID=332601)
Additional commentary.
1. Rev. Harold O. Mims, Sr., Obituary
The Rev. Harold O. Mims Sr., 93, of Piedmont, died Apr. 15, 2004.
Born in Greenville,
Photographed By M. L., September 6, 2008
2. Methodist Men Memorial Marker
He was a United Methodist Minister serving churches in South Carolina. He retired from the ministry at Bethlehem in 1989.
In education, he served Sterling High School from 1942-1968 as teacher, assistant principal and principal.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Harold O. Mims Jr.; two grandchildren; four sisters, Areatha Andrews of Greenville, Helen Turner of Gary, IN, Hattie Jackson of Albany, NY, and Vernelle Alston (J.O.) of Newport News, VA.
Funeral services were held Apr. 20 at John Wesley United Methodist Church.
— Submitted February 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Photographed By Brian Scott, February 2, 2011
3. Methodist Men Memorial
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4. Methodist Men Memorial -
St. Mark United Methodist Church in Background
St. Mark United Methodist Church in Background
Photographed By M. L., September 6, 2008
5. Methodist Men Memorial Marker
The Marker and bell tower are located in the cemetery located between the old and new St. Marks Churches on St Mark Rd.
Photographed By Brian Scott, February 2, 2011
6. Methodist Men Memorial and
St. Mark United Methodist Church
St. Mark United Methodist Church
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7. Methodist Men Memorial
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8. St. Mark United Methodist Church
Photographed By Greenville Cultural Exchange Center
9. Reverend. O.M. Mims
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10. This is a picture of the old St Marks United Methodist Church.
St Marks Church is one of many of the Methodist Churches founded under the leadership of the Rev.James R. Rosemond.
Photographed By Brian Scott, February 2, 2011
11. St. Mark Community Center -
Former Home of St. Mark United Methodist Church
Former Home of St. Mark United Methodist Church
Photographed By Brian Scott, February 2, 2011
12. St. Mark Community Center Sign
Photographed By Brian Scott, February 2, 2011
13. Community Center Sign Dedication Plaque
to the Glory of God
and
In Loving Memory of our Parents
Mr. Shedrick Cheeks
and Mrs. Mamie Burton Cheeks
by
Sons and Daughters
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2008, by M. L. 'Mitch' Gambrell of Taylors, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,141 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2008, by M. L. 'Mitch' Gambrell of Taylors, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on February 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on September 7, 2008, by M. L. 'Mitch' Gambrell of Taylors, South Carolina. 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 9. submitted on March 12, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 10. submitted on September 7, 2008, by M. L. 'Mitch' Gambrell of Taylors, South Carolina. 11, 12, 13. submitted on February 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
