Winnsboro in Fairfield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

St. Paul Baptist Church

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 15, 2008

1. St. Paul Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. This African-American church was organized in 1873 by Simon McIntosh, Henry Golden, Lily Yarborough, Frances Kelly, Lizzie Hart, and others. The first pastor, Rev. Daniel Golden, served 1873-1891. The first sanctuary was built in 1876. The present sanctuary was built in 1893 and remodeled during the pastorate of Rev. C.L. McMillian, who served 1958-1989.

Erected 1995 by The Congregation. (Marker Number 20-21.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 34° 22.975′ N, 81° 5.453′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, South Carolina, in Fairfield County. It is on North Garden Street 0.1 miles south of Fairfield Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 N Garden St, Winnsboro SC 29180, 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 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 walking distance of this marker: Old Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Williford House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Porcher Dubose (approx. ¼ mile away); Town Clock (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fairfield County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fairfield County / Winnsboro (approx. 0.3 miles away); British Headquarters

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Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 15, 2008

2. St. Paul Baptist Church

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 15, 2008

3. St. Paul Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,802 times since then and 65 times this year. Last updated on November 27, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.