Monarch in Union County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cemetery of Union Church

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1. 1755 Cemetery of Union Church Marker
Inscription. Cemetery of Union Church. . 1755, Cemetery of Union Church for which the Town and County of Union S.C. are named, Erected by Fair Forest Chapter D.A.R. , 1917 . This historical marker was erected in 1917 by Fair Forest Chapter D.A.R.. It is in Monarch in Union County South Carolina
1755
Cemetery of Union Church for which the Town and County of Union S.C. are named
Erected by Fair Forest Chapter D.A.R.
1917
Erected 1917 by Fair Forest Chapter D.A.R.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 34° 43.217′ N, 81° 35.334′ W. Marker is in Monarch, South Carolina, in Union County. Marker is on Paula Circle, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union SC 29379, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Union Church, 1783-1819 (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson Davis Dined in This House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Thomas N. Dawkins House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Sims High School (approx. 1.8 miles away); Union County Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away); Culp-Beaty Hall (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Sims High School (approx. 1.9 miles away); Episcopal Church Of The Nativity (approx. 1.9 miles away).

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2. 1755 Cemetery of Union Church Marker
1755
Old Union Cemetery
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3. 1755 Cemetery of Union Church Marker
Old Union Church Cemetery
1755
This is the site of the Old Union Church Cemetery. It is here that many Revolutionary Soldiers are buried. Erected 1982 as part of BSA Eagle Project

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4. Entrance to the Cemetery

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5. Cemetery of Union Church

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6. Colonel John Sharp S.C. Mil. Rev. War
One of several Revolutionary War Soldiers as mentioned on the marker.

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7. Wm. Sharp S.C. Mil. Rev. War
One of several Revolutionary War Soldiers as mentioned on the marker.

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8. Major Thos. Young S.C. Mil. Rev. War
One of several Revolutionary War Soldiers as mentioned on the marker.

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9. Colonel Thos. Brandon S.C. Mil. Rev. War
One of several Revolutionary War Soldiers as mentioned on the marker.

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10. Wm. Kennedy S.C. Mil. Rev. War
One of several Revolutionary War Soldiers as mentioned on the marker.

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11. Wm. Kennedy Jr. S.C. Mil. Rev. War
One of several Revolutionary War Soldiers as mentioned on the marker.

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12. Christ’n Brandon S.C. Mil. Rev. War
One of several Revolutionary War Soldiers as mentioned on the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on April 16, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.