Spartansburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Church of the Advent

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 18, 2025

1. The Church of the Advent Marker, side one

Inscription. The Church of the Advent dates from the 1840s, when Episcopal services were held in Glenn Springs, Limestone Springs, and Spartanburg. In 1848, the congregation was admitted into the Diocese of S.C. The Rev. L. Clements Johnson served as the first rector. The Gothic-style granite church was designed by second rector, the Rev. John DeWitt McCollough, and consecrated to the glory of God in 1864.

The church was enlarged in 1897 with transepts and a chancel designed by noted church architect Silas McBee. He also designed Pendleton Hall, which was completed in 1913. The Cleveland Memorial Bell Tower was added in 1915. In 1927, the scout hut was erected for Boy Scout Troop No. 1, founded in 1914 as the first troop in S.C. The church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

Erected 2018 by the Episcopal Church of the Advent Archives Committee. (Marker Number 42-33.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 34° 56.98′ N, 81° 55.469′ W. Marker is in Spartansburg,

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South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. It is on Advent Street just north of East Kennedy Street (Local Route 1767), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 Advent St, Spartanburg SC 29302, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate

and in the Greater Greenville-Spartanburg Area. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Church of the Advent (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, S.C. (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Rotary Club of Spartanburg Centennial Clock/Object of Rotary

The Church of the Advent Marker. side two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 18, 2025

2. The Church of the Advent Marker. side two

(approx. ¼ mile away); Don Reno / The Blue Ridge Quartet (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rev. Julius Cheeks / Gianna Rolandi (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hank Garland/Johnny Blowers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Barnet Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Woolworth's Sit In (approx. 0.4 miles away).

The Church of the Advent Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 18, 2025

3. The Church of the Advent Marker

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 18, 2025

4. The Church of the Advent Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2025, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 7, 2025, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.