Near Indian Land in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Six Mile Cemetery
Photographed by Ronald Patton, September 4, 2023
1. Old Six Mile Cemetery Marker, side one
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.
Burials continued at Old Six Mile Cemetery as late as the mid-1800's. Among those interred here are the Morrow, Hagins, Coffey, and Patton families. The buried include several veterans of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. The oldest known grave belons to William Hagins (c. 1727-1790), an Irish immigrant and officer in the Mecklenburg County (N.C.) Regiment of Militia.
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 • Religion & Religious Structures • 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
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Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Revolutionary War Womens 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.
Photographed by Ronald Patton, September 4, 2023
2. Old Six Mile Cemetery Marker, side two
Photographed by Ronald Patton, August 28, 2023
3. Old Six Mile Cemetery Sign and Marker
Restored Cemetery Sign
Photographed by Ronald Patton, August 28, 2023
4. Old Six Mile Cemetery Marker
Grave of Col. William Hagins and marker for Mary Patton Hagins
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,064 times since then and 219 times this year. Last updated on September 4, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
