Sumter in Sumter County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Presbyterian Church Sumter
(side 1) First Presbyterian Church of Sumter organized in 1823 with five charter members. It was originally part of Harmony Presbytery and was an offshoot of Concord Presbyterian Church. The church’s founding preacher was Rev. Isaac R. Barbour. Congregants met at the local Baptist church and county courthouse until the first church was built near here in 1830, in what was then the outskirts of Sumterville.
Erected 2022 by The Session of First Presbyterian Church Sumter. (Marker Number 43-57.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 33° 55.464′ N, 80° 20.499′ W. Marker is in Sumter, South Carolina, in Sumter County. Marker is at the intersection of West Calhoun Street (U.S. 401) and North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Calhoun Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 N Main St, Sumter SC 29150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Thomas Sumter 1734 -1832 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sumter World War II Monument (about 700 feet away); Potter's Headquarters / Federal Order Of Battle (about 700 feet away); Sumter's Court Houses (about 700 feet away); The Tuomey Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); 8 Law Range (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sumter Institute (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sumter Vietnam Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sumter.
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