Near Latta in Marion County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ebenezer Church
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 16, 2010
1. Ebenezer Church Marker
According to local tradition, three Methodist meeting houses of the area united c. 1835 to form Ebenezer. An early church building burned in 1855 and was replaced in 1856 by this present building which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. William Haselden Ellerbe, governor of S.C. from 1877-1899, was once a member of Ebenezer.
Erected 1982 by Ebenezer Memorial and Historical Association. (Marker Number 34-11.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 34° 17.167′ N, 79° 24.65′ W. Marker is near Latta, South Carolina, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Ebenezer Road (State Highway 34-197) and Dudley Road (State Highway 34-22) on Old Ebenezer Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Latta SC 29565, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Antioch Baptist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Moody Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Bowling Green (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Edwards House
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Regarding Ebenezer Church. Old Ebenezer Road was the old stage road from Fayetteville, North Carolina to the port of Georgetown, South Carolina.
Also see . . .
1. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. Prepared by Caroline Dixon in 1972. “Marion County was among the southern regions included in Bishop Francis Asbury’s circuit rides, and one of his journal entries contains a reference to a meeting held on the Old Stage Road past the Buck Swamp Bridge, the immediate vicinity of the present-day church. Although Ebenezer Church was not actually in existence at this time, members accept Asbury’s journal entry of March 15, 1787, as referring to
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 16, 2010
2. Ebenezer Church Marker
2. William Haselden Ellerbe. William Haselden Ellerbe (April 7, 1862 – June 2, 1899) was the 86th Governor of South Carolina from 1897 to 1899. (Submitted on April 23, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 16, 2010
3. Ebenezer Church
Tablet over center window reads, "Old Ebenezer. Built 1856. Organized 1786."
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 16, 2010
4. 100 Club - Old Ebenezer Church
This tablet is between the two sets of steps shown in Photograph No. 3."Following are the names of persons who contributed to restoration of Old Ebenzer Church. Since 1971, this shrine is a memorial for God's help to descendants of all the families of this area during the past 190 years. Dated 13 June 1976." Click on image to zoom in to read list of names.
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
5. William Haselden Ellerbe
1862–1899
1862–1899
Governor of S.C. 1897-1899
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,126 times since then and 156 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on April 23, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
