Due West in Abbeville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bryson College Memorial

Living Water

Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008

1. Bryson College Memorial Marker

Inscription. In gratitude for the lasting benefits Bryson College provided for so many students, her Alumni and Friends have provided this Memorial Fountain to perpetuate the "Associate Reformed Presbyterian College in the West." This fountain is dedicated in memory of the first President of Bryson College, Dr. Hunter Bryson Blakely, his successors, faculty, personnel, all Bryson Alumni and Friends of the College. Bryson College was founded in Fayetteville, Tennessee, in 1919 and closed in 1929, merging with her sister A.R. Presbyterian Institution, Erskine College.

The ten stones bordering this memorial represent the ten school terms Bryson College was in operation. They came from the site of the arch type stone building which for many years crossed Elk River at Fayetteville. Because of the unique design and beauty of the bridge, the Bryson College yearbook was called The Bridge.

Erected 1986 by Bryson College Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 34° 19.9′ N, 82° 23.433′ W. Marker is in Due West, South Carolina, in Abbeville County. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling

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south. Marker is located behind the fountain, in the east corner of the intersection of South Main and Depot Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Due West SC 29639, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Erskine College (within shouting distance of this marker); Abbeville County (within shouting distance of this marker); William Moffatt Grier (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp-Walker Plaza (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. J.I. Bonner Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Angela Marlow Newton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Due West (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Donalds Grange No. 497 (approx. 3.3 miles away); Templeton-Drake Cabin ca. 1764 (approx. 3.4 miles away); Action at Pratt's Mill (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Due West.

Also see . . .
1. Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church is a small denomination, formed from the merger of the Associate (Seceder) and most of the Reformed Presbyterian (Covenanter) churches in Philadelphia in 1782. (Submitted on December 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Erskine College. A Christian liberal arts college which is a part of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian tradition. (Submitted on December 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Living Water Fountain and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008

2. Living Water Fountain and Marker

Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008

3. Bryson College Memorial Marker

Living Water Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008

4. Living Water Fountain

Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008

5. Living Water Fountain

Around the fountain are shown some of the class stones. In the distance stands the Galloway House (1897).

Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008

6. Bryson College Memorial Marker

10 Commandments Prayer Garden -<br>Located a Few Feet Northwest of the Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, December 23, 2008

7. 10 Commandments Prayer Garden -
Located a Few Feet Northwest of the Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,943 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.