Edgefield in Edgefield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Village Academy / Furman Academy and Theological Institute

Village Academy Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, October 10, 2008

1. Village Academy Marker

Inscription. Village Academy Organized in 1811, the Edgefield Village Academy was located for many years on this site acquired from Col. Eldred Simkins in 1825. The South Carolina Coeducational Institute was located here from 1903-1913. During Reconstruction, many exciting political meetings were held in the grove near the Academy.

Furman Academy and Theological Institution This school, founded by the State Convention of Baptists of South Carolina on March 17, 1826, was originally located on this site. The Institution was the forerunner of both Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Erected 1975 by Edgefield County Historical Society and Edgefield County. (Marker Number 19-7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1935.

Location. 33° 47.667′ N, 81° 55.733′ W. Marker is in Edgefield, South Carolina, in Edgefield County. Marker is on Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located 100 feet south of the intersection of Church and Brooks Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edgefield SC 29824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Original Site of Furman Academy (here, next to this marker); Halcyon Grove (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church / Village Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Law Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Industrial History (approx. 0.3 miles away); Religion & Education (approx. 0.3 miles away); Agricultural History (approx. 0.3 miles away); A History of Violence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Political Heritage (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Name "Edgefield" (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edgefield.

Also see . . .
1. Furman University. Official website of Furman University. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Furman University. Furman University is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian university in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

3. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary History. Seminary website entry (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

4. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, Kentucky and is the

Furman Academy and Theological Institute Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, October 10, 2008

2. Furman Academy and Theological Institute Marker

flagship seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention, or SBC. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Village Academy / Furman Academy and Theological Institute Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, October 10, 2008

3. Village Academy / Furman Academy and Theological Institute Marker

In the foreground are steps leading from the street to the former walkway. The marker in the background was placed by a local D.A.R. chapter and has its own page.

Village Academy Marker, as seen looking north along Church Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011

4. Village Academy Marker, as seen looking north along Church Street

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 24, 2011

5. Village Academy / Furman Academy and Theological Institute Marker

Furman Academy and Theological Institute Marker, looking south on Church Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011

6. Furman Academy and Theological Institute Marker, looking south on Church Street

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,407 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on September 27, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on September 27, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.