Near Lydia in Darlington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wesley Chapel
Photographed By Cindy Bullard, November 9, 2010
1. Wesley Chapel Marker
Said to be Darlington County's oldest Methodist church, Wesley Chapel, thought to be founded in 1789, was the site of early camp meetings. By 1802, the church was known as Gully Meetinghouse and was located about 1 1/2 miles N. The site here was obtained from Jesse & John Clements in 1832; the church renamed Wesley Chapel in 1834; and the present sanctuary built in 1908.Erected 1989 by The Congregation. (Marker Number 16-24.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 34° 16.407′ N, 80° 5.735′ W. Marker is near Lydia, South Carolina, in Darlington County. Marker is on Wesley Chapel Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lamar SC 29069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lydia Rural Fire Dept. (approx. 1.3 miles away); St. John Methodist Church / St. John Methodist Church Cemetery (approx. 1.6 miles away); Oates (approx. 1.7 miles away);
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Photographed By Cindy Bullard, November 9, 2010
2. Wesley Chapel Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
