Flat Rock in Henderson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. John in the Wilderness
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2008
1. St. John in the Wilderness Marker
Erected 1951 by Archives Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number P-31.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 35° 16.956′ N, 82° 26.571′ W. Marker is in Flat Rock, North Carolina, in Henderson County. Marker is on Greenville Hwy (U.S. 25) 0.1 miles north of Rutledge Dr.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flat Rock NC 28731, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. C.G. Memminger (a few steps from this marker); George A. Trenholm (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flat Rock (approx. 0.6 miles away); Connemara (approx. 0.6 miles away); Carl Sandburg (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Old Flat Rock Post Office (approx. 0.7 miles away); Outdoor Inspiration (approx. 0.8 miles away); A Home for Champions (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flat Rock.
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Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
2. St. John in the Wilderness Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
3. The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
4. The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
5. Cemetery Marker at St. John in the Wilderness
Here lie the members
of the
Church of St John
in the Wilderness
who were
Slaves, Freedmen, and
their children.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,258 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 11, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 12, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
