Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Millbrook Baptist Church
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 28, 2010
1. Millbrook Baptist Church Marker
This church, formally organized in 1884, had its origins in a Sunday school class organized in 1874. With 16 charter members and Rev. Arthur Buist as its first minister, Millbrook built its first sanctuary here in 1886. The frame church, built by J.V. George, was described as one of the prettiest and best arranged churches in this part of the state when it was dedicated.
The original 1886 church was enlarged in 1909 and again in 1952. With the growth in Aiken Countys population during the 1950s the congregation grew dramatically, building the present brick sanctuary in 1962. Dr. W. James Rivers is Millbrooks longest-serving minister, preaching here 1967-1996. The original sanctuary, renovated in 1979 and 1984, has served as a chapel since 1962.
Erected 2003 by South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, sponsored by The Congregation. (Marker Number 2-25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 33° 31.448′ N, 81° 43.059′ W. Marker is in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County. It is at the intersection of East
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Augusta and in the Midlands. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Polo in Aiken / Whitney Field (approx. 1½ miles away); Aiken Training Track (approx. 1½ miles away); Williams Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Coker Spring (approx. 1.9 miles away); Williams House (approx. 2 miles away); Whitney Park (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Aiken County Courthouse Bell (approx. 2.1 miles away); Aiken County Museum (approx. 2.1 miles away); Banksia (approx. 2.2 miles away); Leah Walker (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aiken.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Aiken County Courthouse Bell (was approx. 2.1 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 28, 2010
2. Millbrook Baptist Church Marker, reverse side
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 28, 2010
3. Millbrook Baptist Church Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 28, 2010
4. Millbrook Baptist Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,117 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
