Near Seneca in Oconee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old Pickens Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 7, 2021

1. Old Pickens Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1850

A church/meeting house for early immigrants
of Scotch-Irish and English descent
who settled in the area.

Presented by
Col. John Robins Chapter
National Society Colonial Dames 17th Century
in honor of
Mrs. Kay Patricia Hunt Alford
Past president of the chapter

Erected 2003 by Col. John Robins Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames 17th Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 34° 47.489′ N, 82° 53.185′ W. Marker is near Seneca, South Carolina, in Oconee County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Old Pickens Church Road and East Pickens Highway (State Highway 183) when traveling north. Heading north on East Pickens Highway (SC-183), Old Pickens Church Road is the last left before the Keowee River bridge. Heading south, it is the first right after the bridge. There is a sign, but it is easy to miss. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 SC-183, Seneca SC 29672, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of

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this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Pickens Church (here, next to this marker); Andrew Pickens (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Old Pickens Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Craig (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Furman L. Smith Memorial Highway (approx. 3.9 miles away); Six Mile Veterans Monument (approx. 3.9 miles away); Cherokee Path (approx. 3.9 miles away); Fort Prince George (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seneca.

Regarding Old Pickens Presbyterian Church. Like the town, an "Old Pickens Foundation" website that was devoted to the town and its history has also vanished.

Also see . . .
1. Visit These 5 Creepy Ghost Towns In South Carolina At Your Own Risk. Only in Your State website entry #2 (Submitted on November 14, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. In the Upstate’s ghost towns, the spirit may survive. Grenville Journal website entry (Submitted on November 14, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 7, 2021

2. Old Pickens Presbyterian Church Marker

Old Pickens Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 7, 2021

3. Old Pickens Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.