South Lynchburg in Lee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lynchburg Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009
1. Lynchburg Presbyterian Church and Cemetery Marker
This church was organized in 1855 by 21 charter members who met in the nearby Methodist church. This Greek Revival church, built of hand-hewn pine and featuring galleries on either side, was built that year with the help of their neighbors. Rev. W.W.Wilson, a native of Ireland served as its first pastor.
This church is one of the few buildings still standing from the original town of Lynchburg. When the railroad was built one mile north in 1854 and that area was renamed Lynchburg, this community became South Lynchburg. The church and cemetery were listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Erected 2005 by The Lynchburg Cemetery Association, Inc.. (Marker Number 31 17.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 34° 3.289′ N, 80° 3.844′ W. Marker is in South Lynchburg, South Carolina, in Lee County. It is on Lynchburg Highway (State Highway 341) west of Black Swamp Road (County Road 101), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lynchburg SC 29080, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee. 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
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Other markers no longer nearby. Henry Durant (was approx. 7 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Rev. John Leighton Wilson, D.D. (was approx. 7.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009
2. Lynchburg Presbyterian Church and Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010
3. National Register of Historic Places: Lynchburg Presbyterian Church
(added 2004 - Building - #04001088)
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style: Greek Revival
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1850-1874
Historic Function: Funerary, Religion
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009
4. Lynchburg Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
View of the church and cemetery from the marker.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010
5. Lynchburg Presbyterian Church and Cemetery , with Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010
6. Lynchburg Presbyterian Church and Cemetery , west side view
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010
7. Lynchburg Presbyterian Church and Cemetery east side view
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010
8. Lynchburg Presbyterian Church Cemetery , CSA Veteran
DesChamps
Ruling Elder in the
Presbyterian Church
Died March 30, 1878
in the 55th year
of his age
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010
9. Lynchburg Presbyterian Church and Cemetery Marker, looking west along South Carolina Route 341
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010
10. Lynchburg Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Dr. Joseph M. Sanders , Confederate Veteran
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010
11. Lynchburg Presbyterian Church and Cemetery Marker
John B.McMillan, Confederate Veteran
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,915 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3. submitted on September 9, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 18, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 9, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 10, 11. submitted on September 29, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
