Near Indian Land in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Six Mile Cemetery
Congregants of Six Mile Spring Presbyterian Church, later known as Six Mile Creek Church, established this cemetery c. 1790. The original church's exact location is unknown, but it is said to have burned down c. 1804. By 1835, the congregation had left the immediate vicinity and built a new church approx. 1.5 miles southwest of here. Congregants began another cemetery at the new site.
Erected 2019 by Lancaster County Historical Commission. Sponsored by Friends of the Old Six Mile Cemetery and Faith Presbeterian Church. (Marker Number 29-33.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 34° 56.902′ N, 80° 49.313′ W. Marker is near Indian Land, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. Marker is on Henry Harris Road (State Road S-29-22) 0.3 miles north of Aycoth Road, on the left when traveling north. Do not park in the driveways. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8150 Henry Harris Road, Fort Mill SC 29707, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Revolutionary War Women’s Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Old Six Mile Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Jackson (approx. 4.4 miles away in North Carolina); 107 West South Main Street (approx. 4.7 miles away in North Carolina); 101 West South Main Street (approx. 4.7 miles away in North Carolina); Trading Path (approx. 4.7 miles away in North Carolina); 100 East South Main Street (approx. 4.7 miles away in North Carolina); Waxhaw Military Wall of Honor (approx. 4.7 miles away in North Carolina). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indian Land.
Additional commentary.
1. Parking
Please park on either side of the road on the shoulder. The two driveways are PRIVATE and parking is not allowed there.
— Submitted September 9, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina.
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