Chesnee in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Thorne

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 9, 2011

1. Thorne Marker -
South Inscription

Inscription.
[South Inscription]: Captain William
Taylor Thorne
1829 - 1916
and
Mary Turner Thorne
1835 - 1915
Children
Emily, married Rufus Cudd
Ellen, m. Christopher Rogers
Rosalee, m. Daniel Columbus Smith II
Purchase, m. Thomas McKinney
Francis Eugenia, m. John M. Smith
Clinton, m. Daisy Hines
Lee, m. Lorena Awain and Minnie Foster
Edith, m. Miles Turner
Webb, m. Betsey Swain
Hattie, m. William Ezell
Cedie
Carrie
Bessie
[East Inscription]: Theophilus Thorne
1744 - 1847
and Jennie Pope Thorne
came from Virginia
soon after the
Revolutionary War
Children
Edwin, married Ann Moreland
Nathaniel, m. Jane Wray
Theophilus Jr., m. Eliza Wray
Jane, m. Jesse Rhodes
Mary m. Elias Steadman
Elizabeth, m. George Garner
Betsey, m. Whitney Hines Sr.
[North Inscription]: Seven acres of land
wad given by
Edwin Thorne for
Arrowood Church.
The present
structure is the
fourth building.
Thorne descendants
who have rendered
outstanding service
to mankind.
Clinton Thorne, M.D.
Ed. McKinney, M.D.
W.T. Head, M.D.
Rev. Beryle Thorne
Rev. Lester Berry Smith
Rev.

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Benson Thorne
Timothy L. Smith, Ph.D.
Rev. Samuel Smith
Emily Smith Collom
Martha Frances Smith
Bertha Smith
Missionary to Chine
for 47 years.
[West Inscription]: Edwin Thorne
1799 - 1868
and
Ann Moreland
1808 - 1866
Children
William Taylor, married Mary Turner
Clint, lost life in War Between the States, age 16
Jane, m. Charles Hinsdale
Louise, m. Thomas McKinney
Sarah, m. James Berry
Rebecca, m. Earle Head and Ananias Horne
Ann, m. Joseph Walker
Sue, m. Edgar Collins

Erected 1966 by Jennie F. Smith, Daughter of John M. and Frances Smith.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 35° 9.867′ N, 81° 53.467′ W. Marker is in Chesnee, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. Marker is on State Highway 100 near Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway (State Highway 11). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1430 South Carolina 11, Chesnee SC 29323, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. City of Chesnee (approx. 1.9 miles away); Approaching Cowpens (approx. 1.9 miles away); Welcome to Cowpens National Battlefield (approx.

Thorne Marker -<br>East Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 9, 2011

2. Thorne Marker -
East Inscription

4½ miles away); Battle of Cowpens Monument (approx. 4.6 miles away); U.S. Memorial Monument (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Battle of Cowpens: Prelude to Victory (approx. 4.6 miles away); Morgan's Flying Army (approx. 4.7 miles away); Spirit up the People (approx. 4.7 miles away); Race to the Dan River (approx. 4.7 miles away); After Victory (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesnee.

Thorne Marker -<br>North Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 9, 2011

3. Thorne Marker -
North Inscription

Thorne Marker -<br>West Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 9, 2011

4. Thorne Marker -
West Inscription

Thorne and McKinney Markers image. Click for full size.

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5. Thorne and McKinney Markers

McKinney Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 9, 2011

6. McKinney Marker

Arrowood Baptist Church -<br>Present-day Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 9, 2011

7. Arrowood Baptist Church -
Present-day Building

Arrowood Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

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8. Arrowood Baptist Church

Arrowood Baptist Church and Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 9, 2011

9. Arrowood Baptist Church and Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,030 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 9, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.