Conway in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Methodist Church

— United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 136 —

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007

1. First Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Methodist Bishop Francis Asbury’s many visits to Kingston (Conway) between 1785 and 1815 preceded the organization of a Methodist congregation here. Land was obtained in 1842 and the first church building was constructed here in 1844. Still standing are the 1898 gothic-style and the 1910 mission-style buildings, The church was renamed First Methodist in 1958 and the current Georgian sanctuary was completed in 1961.

Erected 1985 by the congregation. (Marker Number 26-6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Francis Asbury, Traveling Methodist Preacher, and the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 33° 50.244′ N, 79° 2.861′ W. Marker is in Conway, South Carolina, in Horry County. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Main Street (Business U.S. 701), on the left when traveling west on 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Conway SC 29526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Wade Hampton Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic Brick for this Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Kingston Park!

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 500 feet away); Woodward Building (about 600 feet away); Spivey Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Spivey Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Horry County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kingston Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conway.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Kingston-Conway / Robert Conway (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Two of the Buildings and the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007

2. Two of the Buildings and the Marker

The 1898 building (the Hut Bible Class Chapel) and the mission-style building can be seen in this photograph.

The Historic Hut Bible Class Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007

3. The Historic Hut Bible Class Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,955 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on September 8, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.