Anderson in Anderson County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Roberts Church
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 23, 2008
1. Roberts Church Marker
Organized in 1789 and sometimes called Simpson's Meetinghouse, this church is one of Anderson County's oldest Presbyterian churches. The Reverend John Simpson was the first minister, and the Reverend David Humphreys served here for 39 years until his death in 1869. Both men are buried in the church sanctuary. The present sanctuary was built in 1937.
Erected 1987 by Roberts Presbyterian Church Congregation. (Marker Number 4-23.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 34° 27.463′ N, 82° 47.288′ W. Marker is in Anderson, South Carolina, in Anderson County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 187 and Old Roberts Church Road on State Highway 187. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2716 Highway 187 South, Anderson SC 29624, 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 and specifically in the Deep South. 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 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 10 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rock Mills Undenominational Singing Convention (approx. 3 miles away); Mountain Creek Baptist Church (approx. 4.1 miles away); Ruhamah Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Ruhamah United Methodist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Anderson Regional Airport (approx. 5 miles
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Other markers no longer nearby. Portman Shoals (was approx. 5 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Saylors Bridge (was approx. 5 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. John Simpson. The Reverend John Simpson (1740-1808), was a Presbyterian minister, Whig leader and Patriot in the American Revolution. (Submitted on September 24, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Find a Grave: Roberts Presbyterian Church Cemetery. 9 miles W of Anderson on S.C. Hwy. 187. (Submitted on September 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. Roberts and Good Hope Presbyterian Churches
It is not known exactly when they were first organized. The names of the churches were not on the list of the General Assembly of the South Carolina
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2. Roberts Church Marker
Roberts was named for a Col. Roberts who served during the American Revolution. The church was centrally located along the road from Pendleton to Hamburg (in present-day Aiken County) and the road from Anderson Court House to Andersonville, at the junction of Seneca and Tugaloo Rivers, (now under the waters of Lake Hartwell. Good Hope was organized near the same time, about 12 miles from Roberts, on head waters of Little Generostee and Rocky River.
Despite the distance between the two, Good Hope and Roberts shared the same ministers. Early ministers included the Rev. James Gilliland, the Rev. Thomas Reese, and the Rev. John Simpson, who is buried in the church cemetery. The early members were Scotch & Irish settlers who had come to the Carolina Upcountry from Virginia and Pennsylvania.
— Submitted January 6, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
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3. Roberts Presbyterian Church Sign
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4. Roberts Presbyterian Church
Memorial to Rev. David Humphreys in the left-center.
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5. Roberts Presbyterian Church Cornerstone
Rebuilt 1824, 1857, 1937
Remodeled 1965
Rededicated 1989
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6. Former Roberts Presbyterian Church Facade with Congregation
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7. Roberts Church and Cemetery
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8. Roberts Church Cemetery
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9. Roberts Church Cemetery
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10. Roberts Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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11. Memorial to Rev. David Humphreys
Pastor of Roberts Church from 1821-1869
Pastor of Roberts Church from 1821-1869
to
the memory of
Rev. David Humphreys
Pastor of Roberts and Good Hope
churches from the year
1821 to 1869.
By an appreciative people.
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12. Simpson Burial Site - Headstone View
Burial site for Rev. John Simpson and his wife.
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13. Simpson Markers
Detail of the markers for John Simpson and his wife, Mary Remer, declaring both "Revolutionary Patriots." They were placed by Cateechee Chapter, D.A.R.
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14. Simpson Burial Site - Footstone View
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15. John Simpson Footstone
Rev. John Simpson
Who departed this life Feb, 16, 1808, aged 68.
For more than forty years a preacher of
the Gospel in the Presbyterian Church.
Mark the perfect man and behold the
upright for the end of that man is peace.
Founder and first pastor of
Roberts Presbyterian Church
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16. Mary Simpson Footstone
Mary Simpson
Relict of the late Rev. John Simpson,
who departed this life April 25, 1812, aged 69.
A Virtuous woman is a gift of the Lord. She rejoiceth in her husband and her price is far above rubies.
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17. Anna Anderson Hunter Tombstone
to
the memory of
Mrs. Anna Hunter
daughter of
Gen. Robert Anderson
and relic of
Dr. W. Hunter
Born December 1780
Died April 13th 1863
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,961 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on May 21, 2010, by E. T. Roberts of Bethesda, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 27, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on September 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 27, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 10. submitted on September 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. submitted on August 27, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
