Pelzer in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lickville Presbyterian Church

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[Front]:
This church, which takes its name from a nearby salt lick, was founded in 1882. Mrs. Ellen C. Woodside (1838-1906) worked with Rev. C.L. Stewart to organize services on her farm in 1880-81. A commission from the Enoree Presbytery, including Rev. Stewart, formally established the church with 20 charter members.

[Reverse]:
Rev. C.L. Stewart, the first and longest-serving minister here, served this congregation 1882-1895 and 1905-1921. This church, a frame building, was constructed in 1882 and remodeled in 1943-44 and 1968. The church cemetery includes the plots of many prominent families of Lickville and Possum Kingdom.

Erected 2008 by Greenville County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23-36.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Greenville County Historic Preservation Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. Marker has been reported missing.

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It was located near 34° 36.25′ N, 82° 21.8′ W. Marker was in Pelzer, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker was on Augusta Road (U.S. 25). The marker is currently missing. However, its text was documented the South Carolina Department of Archives and History in their online index of markers. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 10020 Augusta Road, Belton SC 29627, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Fork Shoals School (approx. 3 miles away); Fork Shoals Baptist Church (approx. 3.1 miles away); Environment – Cedar Falls Park (approx. 3.7 miles away); History – Cedar Falls Park (approx. 3.7 miles away); History - Cedar Falls Park (approx. 3.7 miles away); a different marker also named History - Cedar Falls Park (approx. 3.7 miles away); Reese Family Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away); Old Livestock Corral (approx. 3.8 miles away); Toney's Store / Militia Muster Ground (approx. 4½ miles away); Hopkins Farm (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pelzer.