Near Pickens in Pickens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Churn Dash

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2023

1. Churn Dash Marker

Inscription. The Churn Dash pattern, also known as Hole in the Barn Door, has been in continuous use in South Carolina for over 150 years. Quilt makers enjoy combining the triangles and rectangles into nine-patch blocks, and the association of the pattern with the old-fashioned “churn dasher” used to turn milk into butter, adds to its appeal.

The original quilt is a feed sack quilt. The block fabric is from feed sack muslin. The border and sash are 100% cotton print and the backing is mill cloth. This quilt was made for the Hagood Mill raffle in 2001-2002. It was pieced by Jenette Moody and members of the Upcountry Guild in Pickens, SC. Mary Hayne Meyerson of Liberty had the winning raffle ticket.

Erected by Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail. (Marker Number 43.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail series list.

Location. 34° 58.329′ N, 82° 45.21′ W. Marker is near Pickens, South Carolina, in Pickens County. It is on Holly Springs School Road, on the right when

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traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Holly Springs School Road, Pickens SC 29671, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s and pstate,

in the Foothills, in the Golden Corner. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fence Posts (a few steps from this marker); Hagood Mill / Prehistoric Rock Carvings (approx. 3.6 miles away); Soapstone Boulder (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Hagood Cabin (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Murphree-Hollingsworth Cabin (approx. 3.6 miles away); Hagood Mill Historic Site (approx. 3.7 miles

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2023

2. Churn Dash Marker

away); Pickens County Gristmills (approx. 3.7 miles away); Moorefield Memorial Highway (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pickens.

Also see . . . The Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail (UHQT). Scanning the QR code on the marker leads to this page, which provides an overview of the UHQT.

Overview: The Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail (UHQT) brings local traditions to the forefront for travelers and residents alike. Quilt patterns are displayed on hand-painted panels on over 290 of the Upstate region’s homes, barns, churches, community buildings, and historic sites. Panels showcase colorful stories and generations of craftsmanship that contribute to the region’s rich history.

(Submitted on January 7, 2024.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2023

3. Churn Dash Marker

Marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.