Due West in Abbeville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bryson College Memorial
Living Water
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008
1. Bryson College Memorial Marker
In gratitude for the lasting benefits Bryson College provided for so many students, her Alumni and Friends have provided this Memorial Fountain to perpetuate the "Associate Reformed Presbyterian College in the West." This fountain is dedicated in memory of the first President of Bryson College, Dr. Hunter Bryson Blakely, his successors, faculty, personnel, all Bryson Alumni and Friends of the College. Bryson College was founded in Fayetteville, Tennessee, in 1919 and closed in 1929, merging with her sister A.R. Presbyterian Institution, Erskine College.
The ten stones bordering this memorial represent the ten school terms Bryson College was in operation. They came from the site of the arch type stone building which for many years crossed Elk River at Fayetteville. Because of the unique design and beauty of the bridge, the Bryson College yearbook was called The Bridge.
Erected 1986 by Bryson College Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Erskine College (within shouting distance of this marker); Abbeville County (within shouting distance of this marker); William Moffatt Grier (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp-Walker Plaza (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. J.I. Bonner Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Angela Marlow Newton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Due West (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Donalds Grange No. 497 (approx. 3.3 miles away); Templeton-Drake Cabin ca. 1764 (approx. 3.4 miles away); Action at Pratt's Mill (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Due West.
Also see . . .
1. Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church is a small denomination, formed from the merger of the Associate (Seceder) and most of the Reformed Presbyterian (Covenanter) churches in Philadelphia in 1782. (Submitted on December 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Erskine College
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008
2. Living Water Fountain and Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008
3. Bryson College Memorial Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008
4. Living Water Fountain
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008
5. Living Water Fountain
Around the fountain are shown some of the class stones. In the distance stands the Galloway House (1897).
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008
6. Bryson College Memorial Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008
7. 10 Commandments Prayer Garden -
Located a Few Feet Northwest of the Fountain
Located a Few Feet Northwest of the Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,871 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
