Iva in Anderson County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Good Hope Church

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 19, 2008

1. Good Hope Church Marker

Inscription.

Oldest Presbyterian Church in continuous existence in Anderson County. Organized in 1789. First pastor, Rev. John Simpson. Congregation worshipped at three sites nears Generostee Creek, three miles west of Iva. Old cemetery at third site. Sanctuary built in Iva in 1909, 200 yards west of marker.

Erected 1958 by Anderson County Historical Association. (Marker Number 4-5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Anderson County Historical Association/Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.

Location. 34° 18.206′ N, 82° 39.953′ W. Marker is in Iva, South Carolina, in Anderson County. Marker is on Lowndesville Highway (State Highway 81) south of West Cruette Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 Betsy Street, Iva SC 29655, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Iva Depot Mural (approx. 0.2 miles away); Iva Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1965 (approx. ¼ mile away); Iva (approx. ¼ mile away); Good Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away);

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Good Hope Presbyterian Church (approx. 2 miles away); Generostee A.R.P. Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Moffettsville / Moffettsville Postmaster Appointments (approx. 2.7 miles away); Lowndesville Veterans Monument (approx. 6.4 miles away); Lowndesville (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Iva.

Regarding Good Hope Church. The church is located on Betsy Street, one block west of the marker.

Also see . . . Good Hope Presbyterian Church, Iva Facebook Page. We are a PCUSA congregation of upstate SC, a member of Foothills Presbytery. (Submitted on September 29, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 19, 2008

2. Good Hope Church Marker

Good Hope Presbyterian Church Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 19, 2008

3. Good Hope Presbyterian Church Sign

Good Hope Presbyterian Church -<br>South Corner image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 19, 2008

4. Good Hope Presbyterian Church -
South Corner

Good Hope Presbyterian Church -<br>Front (East) Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 19, 2008

5. Good Hope Presbyterian Church -
Front (East) Side

Good Hope Presbyterian Church -<br>Front Window Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 19, 2008

6. Good Hope Presbyterian Church -
Front Window Detail

Good Hope Presbyterian Church -<br>East Entrance Near Base of Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 19, 2008

7. Good Hope Presbyterian Church -
East Entrance Near Base of Tower

Good Hope Presbyterian Church - Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 19, 2008

8. Good Hope Presbyterian Church - Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,823 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 29, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 23, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 3, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.