Conway in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Kingston Church
American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007
1. Kingston Church Marker
A Presbyterian congregation
existed here in the village
of Kingston by 1756. Its
meetinghouse was on this
site but by 1795 the
congregation had apparently
disbanded. In 1855 a
proposal to reestablish
a Presbyterian church in the
town was favorably received,
and in 1857 an “Association”
for that purpose was
formed. In 1858 the present
house of worship was
erected and Kingston Church
was officially organized.Erected 1986 by the congregation. (Marker Number 26-7 / 198.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the American Presbyterian and Reformed Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1756.
Location. 33° 50.151′ N, 79° 2.69′ W. Marker is in Conway, South Carolina, in Horry County. Marker is at the intersection of Kingston Street and 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Kingston Street. It is at the foot of 3rd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Conway SC 29526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
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Regarding Kingston Church. The church grounds and cemetery are on the banks of the Waccamaw River. The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and contains several examples of Victorian gravestone art.
Kingston Presbyterian Church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This church is also one of 445 American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Sites registered between 1973 and 2003 by the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS), headquartered in Philadelphia. Approved sites received a metal plaque featuring John Calvin’s seal and the site’s registry number (PHS marker location unknown).
The following text is taken from the Presbyterian Historical Society website:
This church sits on a high bluff over Kingston Lake in northeastern
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007
2. Kingston Church and Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007
3. The Marker at the Church Offices
The photographer is standing on the sidewalk in front of the church. The Waccamaw River runs behind the offices, down a steep bank.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007
4. The Kingston Church Cemetery
The cemetery is between the church to the left and the river to the right.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007
5. In Loving Remembrance of Margaret D. Graham
Born Oct. 11, 1825, Died Jan. 24, 1891, Aged 65 yrs. 3 mos., and 13 days. ——— Dearest Mother thou hast left us, / And thy loss we deeply feel, / But ’tis God that has bereft us, / He can all our sorrow heal. / Yet again we hope to meet thee, / When the day of life is fled, / Then in heaven with joy to greet the, / Where no farewell tear is shed.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007
6. Miss Mary Eaddy
This is one of the closest gravestones to the Waccamaw River, which can be seen through the trees. The tree-shaded cemetery and church grounds are at the edge of the business district on a tall bluff overlooking the river. This gravestone reads In Memory of Miss Mary Eaddy, born April 3rd, 1818 in Williamsburg District, S.C., died August 27th, 1859 at this place. For the last 24 Years of her life she was an example of Piety she praised Jesus while Dying. “And bye Mary, thou hast found favour with God.”
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 6, 2007
7. A Child’s Grave
There are a number of children’s graves topped with sculptures of a child or children sleeping in aglass case. The marble top of this case reads The eldest and youngest of Thomas W. & Mary B. Beatty.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2009
8. Kingston Church Marker
Photographed By Dave W, May 30, 2023
9. Kingston Church Marker
American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site No. 198 Marker.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2009
10. Kingston Church Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2009
11. Kingston Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,711 times since then and 80 times this year. Last updated on August 16, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 22, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 8. submitted on October 21, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 9. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 10, 11. submitted on October 21, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
