Winnsboro in Fairfield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Methodist Church

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008

1. First Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. First United Methodist Church was established in 1808 under the leadership of the Rev. James Jenkins, an early circuit-riding minister, and John Buchanan, a captain in the Revolution. Pioneer American Methodist bishop Francis Asbury visited here from 1809 to 1814. This building (1908) is the congregation's third structure; two earlier ones were located about two blocks SE.

Erected 1990 by The Congregation. (Marker Number 20-18.)

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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 34° 22.962′ N, 81° 5.238′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, South Carolina, in Fairfield County. It is at the intersection of Congress Street and College Street, on the left when traveling south on Congress Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnsboro SC 29180, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands

and in the Olde English District. 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: Williford House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Porcher Dubose (about 300 feet away); British Headquarters (about 700 feet away); Confederate Dead of Fairfield County

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 700 feet away); World War (about 800 feet away); Town Clock (approx. 0.2 miles away); South East Asia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnsboro.

First Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008

2. First Methodist Church

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008

3. First Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,379 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.