Near Cross Anchor in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
New Hope Baptist Church
Photographed By Wes Cox, May 6, 2010
1. New Hope Baptist Church Marker
[Front]:
This church, established in 1804, grew out of Padgett's Creek Baptist Church, mother church to several area Baptist congregations. Rev. Spencer Bobo (d.1816), a member there, was given permission to take "as many members as he thinks fit" and organize a new church. Bobo chose a site W of present-day Cross Anchor, near his home, deeding 7 acres for a sanctuary and cemetery.
[Reverse]:
The first church was a log building known as "Bobo's Meeting House." Bobo and Rev. Nathan Langston (1762-1834) preached there until Bobo's death in 1816 and Langston preached there until 1832. The congregation, renamed New Hope Baptist in 1809, built this frame sanctuary in 1924-26. It was covered in brick veneer in 1961.
Erected 2010 by Congregation of New Hope Baptist Church. (Marker Number 42-21.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 34° 38.66′ N, 81° 51.515′ W. Marker is near Cross Anchor, South
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Blackstock’s (approx. 2.3 miles away); Captain Shadrach Inman Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); Ready for the Enemy (approx. 3 miles away); The Main Event (approx. 3 miles away); Bloody Chaos (approx. 3 miles away); The Trap Is Sprung (approx. 3 miles away); The Enemy Within (approx. 3 miles away); Winning the Battle & the War (approx. 3.1 miles away); In Hot Pursuit (approx. 3.1 miles away); A Bad Situation Gets Worse (approx. 3.1 miles away).
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1. Find a Grave: New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Despite its name, the cemetery is not located at the present church but at the intersection of Cox Road (State Rd 42-412) and State Rd 42-409. (Submitted on April 18, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Nathan Langston Obituary. Nathan Langston was born on January 10, 1762, and served as pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Spartanburg County, SC, from 1804 until 1832 and he died in Union County, SC, about two years later. (Submitted on April 20, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 25, 2011
2. New Hope Baptist Church Marker -
Front
Front
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3. New Hope Baptist Church Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 25, 2011
4. New Hope Baptist Church Marker -
Reverse
Reverse
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5. New Hope Baptist Church Marker
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6. New Hope Baptist Church and Marker
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7. New Hope Baptist Church Marker and welcome sign
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 25, 2011
8. New Hope Baptist Church Marker -
Looking South
Cross Anchor in Distance
Looking South
Cross Anchor in Distance
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9. New Hope Baptist Church Sanctuary Entrance
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10. New Hope Baptist Church Steeple
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11. Jane Bobo Tombstone
to
the Memory of
Mrs. Jane Bobo
the affectionate Consort of
Rev. Spencer Bobo, dec.
She was born Aug. 1, 1768
and departed this life
July 18, 1828.
She was for many years
a worthy communicant of
the Baptist Church.
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 28, 2011
12. Rev. Spencer Bobo
to the Memory of the late
Rev. Spencer Bobo
who was born
on the 29th of March 1767
and whom we hope was born of the
Spirit Feb. 1786. Baptized by
Rev. Jacob Roberts.
April following was married to
Miss Jane Farrow
on the Sabbath in August 1790
and departed this life
on the 20th of February 1816.
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 28, 2011
13. Joe H. Jackson Tombstone -
Front Inscription
Front Inscription
W.T. & Corrie Jackson
Born Nov. 27, 1898
Died May 6, 1917
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14. Joe H. Jackson Tombstone -
Reverse Inscription
Reverse Inscription
Died at Ft. Ringgold, Tex.
Remains shipped home
and buried May 14, 1917
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15. Joe H. Jackson Tombstone -
Urn Detail
Urn Detail
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 28, 2011
16. W.T. Jackson Tombstone
Died Mar 14, 1925
Served 3 years in Civil War Company C 18
Regiment known as Cross Keys
Lees army. Wounded in both shoulders
Petersburg. Both arms broken in
the Burgess Mill.
Member of Baptist Church since 1870.
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 28, 2011
17. Rev. Nathan Langston Tombstone
to
the Memory of
Rev. Nathan Langston
who was born Jan 10th 1762
and died Feb. 8th 1834.
He was a faithful minister of
the gospel of Jesus Christ
for forty years.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2010, by Wes Cox of Union, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,420 times since then and 202 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 6, 2010, by Wes Cox of Union, South Carolina. 2. submitted on April 20, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on May 6, 2010, by Wes Cox of Union, South Carolina. 4. submitted on April 20, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 6, 2010, by Wes Cox of Union, South Carolina. 8, 9, 10. submitted on April 20, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. submitted on May 12, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
