Troy in Greenwood County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Long Cane Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Brian Scott, July 19, 2008

1. Long Cane Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. 4.5 miles northwest is Long Cane Church. Organized in 1771 as Associate Presbyterian, with the Rev. William Ronaldson as first stated supply. It united with Cedar Springs, March 7, 1786, under Dr. Thos. Clark; withdrew Sept. 15, 1808; part of congregation under the Presbyterian Church, 1818-1819; all reunited with Cedar Spring, Feb 28, 1828; withdrew, Jan. 18, 1892. The present building was dedicated, July 20, 1856.

Erected 1940 by members and friends of the church. (Marker Number 24-2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 7, 1922.

Location. 33° 59.261′ N, 82° 17.864′ W. Marker is in Troy, South Carolina, in Greenwood County. It is on Main Street West near Twigg Street (South Carolina Highway 10). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy SC 29848, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate.

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 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Long Canes Massacre (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Long Canes Massacre (approx. 2.4 miles away); Badwell / Badwell Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); Bradley CCC Camp F-7 (approx. 5.1 miles away); Dorn Mill (approx. 5.2

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miles away); Dorn Mill Complex (approx. 5.2 miles away); Dorn’s Mill / Dorn Gold Mine (approx. 5.2 miles away); McCormick County / MACK (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Also see . . . National Register Information on Lower Long Cane Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The Lower Long Cane Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and Cemetery is associated with early settlement in the colonial and Revolutionary-era South Carolina backcountry and with the nineteenth-century establishment, decline, and revitalization of not only a single congregation, but also of the entire Associate Reformed Presbyterian denomination as a separate sect in the Presbyterian tradition. (Submitted on September 20, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Additional commentary.
1. Directions to Long Cane ARP Church
If traveling northeast on Highway 28 in McCormick County, South Carolina, turn to the right at SC Hwy 33-38 (the intersection with "Battle of Long Cane" Marker). Travel about three miles until the pavement ends. Turn to your left and continue on 33-38 until it turns into SC Hwy 33-36. The

Long Cane Massacre and Long Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, July 19, 2008

2. Long Cane Massacre and Long Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church Markers

church will be on your right.

— Submitted September 20, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.

2. Marker Style
The marker shown reflects the earliest style of South Carolina Historical Markers. It was in use between the 1930s and 1955s. The original design was cast aluminum and crowned with an encircled palmetto tree. The markers were painted silver with black lettering.

— Submitted September 20, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.