Johnston in Edgefield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Philippi Baptist Church

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2023

1. Philippi Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. (Front)
This church, established in 1814 and a charter member of the Ridge Baptist Association, is among the oldest in Edgefield County. Revs. Thomas DeLoach, Francis Walker, and John Landrum organized the church, with twenty-five white and black charter members, including three slaves. After the Civil War the black members left to form their own congregation. (Continued on other side) (Reverse) (Continued from other side) The first church, a log building, was 3 to 4 mi. SE and was replaced by a second log church, built here. The third church, a small frame building, was replaced in 1897 by the present church, built at a cost of $850 and described as “one of the largest and handsomest churches in Western Carolina.” Rev. J.C. Browne (1836-1914), the longest-serving minister, preached here 1885-1913.

Erected 2014 by Sponsored by the Congregation. (Marker Number 19 21.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 33° 46.882′ N, 81° 45.843′ W. Marker is in Johnston, South Carolina, in Edgefield County. It is on Steeple Road 0.2 miles west of Old Plank Road

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, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Steeple Road, Johnston SC 29832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Augusta

and in the Midlands.

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: Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edwards Building (approx. 4.1 miles away); Johnston (approx. 4.1 miles away); William Johnston (approx. 4.1 miles away); Johnston Schools / Johnston Educators (approx. 4.3 miles away); Johnston Civil War Monument (approx. 4.3 miles away); Johnston Presbyterian Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Lott's Tavern & Post Office (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnston.

Also see . . . Philippi Baptist Church. (Submitted on January 3, 2024.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2023

2. Philippi Baptist Church Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2023

3. Philippi Baptist Church Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2023

4. Philippi Baptist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.