Scottsville in Sumter County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Goodwill Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010
1. Goodwill Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. Marker
(Front text)
Founded in 1867 by 100 black members of Salem, Black River, Presbyterian Church (1759) desiring seperation. Dismissal granted, thus becoming the first black church in Sumter County. The congregation began meeting in Goodwill School, established by the northern Presbyterian Church thru Freedmen's Board. Rev. Matthew R. Miller (1867- 1880), a white minister, first pastor. Hamilton G. Witherspoon, in 1868, gave 2 acres for a church site. In 1890, 3.74 acres were bought from G.W. and A.M. McBride for a school site.
(Reverse text)
Dr. Irby D. Davis, was the first
black minister, 1894 - 1924
followed by:
Dr. Warren J. Nelson, 1925 - 1960,
Dr. E. McKay Miller, 1961 - 1969,
Dr. Franklin D. Colclough, 1972 - 1988.
Dr. John B. Quick. 1989 - , interm supply pastor. The dedication of leaders and members of this pioneer church inspires enlarging services in religious, educational and civic activities at home and abroad.
Erected 1990 by The Sumter County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 33° 54.797′ N, 80° 9.001′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. " Ebenezer " (within shouting distance of this marker); Goodwill School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Salem (Black River) Presbyterian Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); Concord Presbyterian Church (approx. 4.2 miles away); Birthplace of Mary McLeod Bethune (approx. 5.8 miles away); St. Paul African American Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 5.9 miles away); The Mayesville Story (approx. 6.1 miles away); Beulah School (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsville.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 18, 2010
2. Goodwill Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. Marker, reverse side
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 18, 2010
3. Goodwill Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 18, 2010
4. Goodwill Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. and marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 18, 2010
5. Marker seen looking north along Brick Church Road (State Road 527)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 18, 2010
6. Marker seen as looking south
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,270 times since then and 116 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 19, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
