Simpsonville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cedar Grove Baptist Church/ Simpsonville Rosenwald School
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Cedar Grove Baptist Church
According to tradition, this African-American church was organized by Rev. Tom Jones shortly after the Civil War. It held its first services in a brush arbor, then built its first permanent church here. The congregation, with a membership of about 250, built a second frame sanctuary in 1938 at a cost of $3,000. It was covered in brick veneer in 1962. The present brick church was dedicated in 1986.
Simpsonville Rosenwald School
Erected 2012 by The Greenville County Council and the Greenville Hospital System. (Marker Number 23-53.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Education. In addition, it is included in the Rosenwald Schools series list.
Location. 34° 44.105′ N, 82° 15.085′ W. Marker is in Simpsonville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is on Moore Street east of Cook Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Moore Street, Simpsonville SC 29680, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Simpsonville Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Stage Road / Railroads in Simpsonville (approx. ¼ mile away); Hendricks' Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); Simpsonville Clock Tower (approx. ¼ mile away); Simpsonville Library (approx. ¼ mile away); Simpsonville Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Simpsonville Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Simpsonville (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Simpsonville.
Also see . . . Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Church Website (Submitted on March 12, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.