Anderson in Anderson County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Thompson Centennial United ME Church -- 1867
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2008
1. Thompson Centennial United ME Church -- 1867 Marker
This was the second Negro church founded in Anderson. It was organized at a meeting of approximately 15 persons at the home of the Rev. Henry A. Mikell, who served as the first pastor. A lot was purchased from Bale Clayton for $100 and a small frame church, built of lumber from logs donated by Mrs. Joseph N. (Elizabeth) Whitner, was erected at the site. The original building was replaced by the present brick structure in 1911. The first pastor called after erection of the brick edifice was the Rev. J.R. Rosemond. During the 100 years of its existence Thompson Centennial United Methodist Episcopal Church had been served by 30 pastors. It is named for a white friend who was a generous contributor to the church.
Erected 1976.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 34° 30.067′ N, 82° 39.083′ W. Marker is in Anderson, South Carolina, in Anderson County. Marker is on West Market Street near South Murray Avenue (South Carolina Highway 81), on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the north side of the building, to the left of the main door. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lynching in America / Lynching in Anderson County (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sullivan Hardware Co. -- 1875 (about 700 feet away); Bank of Anderson Building - ca. 1891 (about 700 feet away); The Church Street Heritage Plaza (about 800 feet away); More Than Food: Savoring the Flavor of Dignity (about 800 feet away); In Commemoration of Black Pioneers (about 800 feet away); Anderson County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (about 800 feet away); Anderson County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Four Way Test (approx. 0.2 miles away); After Dark: Seeking Harmony in Music and Culture (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.
Regarding Thompson Centennial United ME Church -- 1867. On September 10, 2007, the Anderson City Council voted to allow the Thompson Centennial United Methodist Church property to be included in the Downtown Historic District. making it eligible for grants and funding.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2008
2. Thompson Centennial United ME Church
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2008
3. Dedication Marker over the Thompson Centennial United ME Church Sign
To the Memory of
Mrs. B.W. Bonner
By Dr. B.W. Bonner
Rev. P.C. Cater Pastor
Feb. 9, 1969
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,506 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
