Tillman in Jasper County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
St Matthews Baptist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 21, 2008
1. St Matthews Baptist Church Marker
This church was founded in 1870 with
Rev. Plenty Pinckney as its first
minister and worshipped in a "bush
tent" nearby until a log church was
built a few years later. A new frame
church was built on this site in the
1890's during the pastorate of Rev.
C.L. Lawton. The present sanctuary
was built in 1960 during the tenure
of Rev. R.M. Youmans, who served
here for more than 35 years.Erected 2002 by The Congregation. (Marker Number 27-20.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 32° 27.751′ N, 81° 5.407′ W. Marker is in Tillman, South Carolina, in Jasper County. Marker is on State Highway 336, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tillman SC 29943, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tillman (approx. one mile away); Tillman Baptist Church (approx. one mile away); Great Swamp Baptist Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); J. Lamar Brantley Road (approx.
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Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 21, 2008
2. St Matthews Baptist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 21, 2008
3. St Matthews Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,145 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
