Leesville in Lexington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old Lexington Baptist Church

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

1. Old Lexington Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. (Front)
Old Lexington Baptist Church, known originally as Saluda Baptist Church, was established in 1813. Worship here began, however, as early as the late 1700s when camp meetings were held nearby. Early services were held under a brush arbor and the first sanctuary was of log construction. Rev. Joseph King was the first pastor.

(Reverse)
A second church was constructed in 1852 and it was renamed Lexington Baptist Church. The congregation was dismissed from the Edgefield Baptist Association in 1877 to become a founding member of the Lexington Baptist Association. It remains the oldest church in that association. The current church was built in 1953.

Erected 2016 by Sponsored by Old Lexington Baptist Church. (Marker Number 32 42.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 34° 3.089′ N, 81° 27.373′ W. Marker is in Leesville, South Carolina, in Lexington County. Marker is on Old Lexington Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Old Lexington Road, Leesville SC 29070, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Delmar School (approx. 4.4 miles away); a different marker also named Delmar School

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 4½ miles away); Hare’s Mill (approx. 6½ miles away); St. Peter Church (approx. 6.9 miles away); St. Peter's (Meetze's) Lutheran Church (approx. 9.3 miles away); Lewie Chapel (Old Gilbert Methodist Church) / The Lewie Family (approx. 9.7 miles away); Revolutionary Skirmish Near Juniper Springs (approx. 9.9 miles away); Hartley House (approx. 10.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesville.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

2. Old Lexington Baptist Church Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

3. Old Lexington Baptist Church Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023

4. Old Lexington Baptist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.