Near Lancaster in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Waxhaw Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Ronald Patton, April 29, 2023
1. Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Marker
Refurbished Marker 2023
About 3 miles W. is Waxhaw Presbyterian Church, organized 1755, first church in upper South Carolina. President Andrew Jackson, born nearby, was baptized there. His father lies in the churchyard with other early settlers of the Waxhaws and many veterans of various wars, including: Gen. Wm. R. Davie, Maj. Robt. Crawford, Major John Barkley, Col. J. H. Witherspoon, Isaac Donnom.
Erected 1948 by Lancaster County. (Marker Number 29-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 34° 48.786′ N, 80° 48.096′ W. Marker is near Lancaster, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. It is at the intersection of Charlotte Highway (U.S. 521) and West North Corner Road, on the right when traveling south on Charlotte Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster SC 29720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 10 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Boundary Line (approx. one mile away); Birthplace of Andrew Jackson (approx. 1.6 miles
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Jackson Comes Home (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Waxhaw Presbyterian Church. Waxhaw Presbyterian Church is located on Old Hickory Road near Waxhaw Village Road.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Near duplicate marker also titled "Waxhaw Presbyterian Church".
Also see . . .
1. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Site contains history of church and photos of the graves of Andrew Jackson, William Davie,William
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
2. Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Marker
2. William Richardson Davie. William Richardson Davie (June 20, 1756 – November 29, 1820) was a military officer and the tenth Governor of North Carolina from 1798 to 1799, as well as one of the most important men involved in the founding of the University of North Carolina. He was a member of the Federalist Party and is a "Founding Father of the United States." (Submitted on May 31, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
3. Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
4. Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
5. Waxhaw Presbyterian
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
6. Davie Private Burial Plot
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
7. Davie Private Burial Plot Gate
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
8. Waxhaw Presbyterian Graveyard
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
9. Waxhaw Presbyterian Graveyard
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
10. Waxhaw Presbyterian Graveyard
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 4, 2024
11. Burial site of Andrew Jackson, Sr., at Old Waxhaw Presbyterian, as referred in the marker
Erected by Catawba Charter D.A.R Rock Hill, S.C.
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 4, 2024
12. Burial site of General William R. Davie at Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church as referenced on marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 4, 2024
13. Gravesite of Major Robert Crawford at Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church cemetery, referenced on marker
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labors; and their works do follow them.
Walker & Evans
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,805 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 1, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 2. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on May 31, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 11, 12, 13. submitted on August 7, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
