Near Bishopville in Lee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church
Est. 1809
| | Session House built 1851 | |
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 6, 2024
1. Mt Zion Presbyterian Church Marker
J. Leighton Wilson, a lifelong member, was the first American Presbyterian missionary to Africa.
Erected 2010 by Tiege Cantey Chapter National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 34° 6.031′ N, 80° 13.733′ W. Marker is near Bishopville, South Carolina, in Lee County. It is on Mt Zion Road (State Road S-31-23) west of Saint Charles Road (State Route 154). Marker is located behind the main sanctuary along the circular driveway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4544 St Charles Rd, Bishopville SC 29010, 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 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Thomas Reese English (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Henry Durant (approx. 5.2 miles away); Bethel United Methodist Church (approx. 5.7 miles away); Birth Place of Mary McLeod Bethune
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Other markers no longer nearby. Rev. John Leighton Wilson, D.D. (was approx. 3.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Henry Durant (was approx. 4.7 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 6, 2024
2. Mt Zion Presbyterian Church Session House
Marker is to the left of the building located at the back of the property along the circle driveway.
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 6, 2024
3. Mt Zion Presbyterian Church Marker and Session House
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 6, 2024
4. Mt Zion Presbyterian Church and Fellowship Hall
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 6, 2024
5. Gravestone of Rev. John Leighton Wilson, D.D., The Foreign Missionary
Died July 13, 1886
Eighteen years a missionary on the western coast of Africa.
Thirty-three years secretary of foreign missions.
He rests from his labors and his works do follow him.
Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 6, 2024
6. Mt Zion Presbyterian Church Session House interior
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 3, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
