Near Fork Shoals in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sullivan (Grove) Cemetery
Photographed By Brian Scott, July 7, 2008
1. Sullivan (Grove) Cemetery Marker
The cemetery located about ½ mile north, marks the site of Grove Church, established prior to 1790, one of the first Methodist churches in Greenville County. The present church, renamed Lebanon, is located about 1¼ miles W. of here. A number of Revolutionary War soldiers and church founders are buried in this cemetery, now maintained by the church and the Sullivan family.
Erected 1982 by Lebanon United Methodist Church Congregation. (Marker Number 23-17.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 34° 33.567′ N, 82° 15.055′ W. Marker is near Fork Shoals, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is at the intersection of Dunklin Bridge Road (State Highway S-23-68) and Sullivan Grove Way on Dunklin Bridge Road. The cemetery is located at the end of Sullivan Grove Road (shown below). It not only marks the location of the cemetery, but also the original location of Lebanon Methodist Church (then called Grove Methodist), one of the oldest Methodist churches in the area. Lebanon is marked by its own historical marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain Inn SC 29644, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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2. Sullivan (Grove) Cemetery Marker
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3. Dirt Road Leading to Sullivan (Grove) Cemetery
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4. Sullivan (Grove) Cemetery -
Fieldstone Section
Fieldstone Section
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5. Sullivan (Grove) Cemetery -
Tombstone Section
Tombstone Section
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6. Rev. J.W. McCall Tombstone
United Methodist Minister
United Methodist Minister
Jan 13, 1855
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7. Emily F. Pinson Tombstone
of
Emily F. Pinson
who died
7th August 1846,
in the 14th year of
her age.
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8. Sarah Prudence Tombstone
Mrs. Sarah Prudence, wife
of C. Sullivan Esq., who
departed this life on
30th December 1845, in the
29th year of her age.
May her soul rest in
peace. Amen.
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9. Moses Sullivan Tombstone
Continental Line
Rev. War
1762-1805
Revolutionary
Soldier
Moses Sullivan
1762 1805
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10. Mose Sullivan
Married to Milly Chandler
Marker Given by Descendants
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11. Mary Scott Tombstone
to the
Memory of
Mary Scott
wife of
Robert Scott
& Daughter of
Moses & Milly Sullivan
Born December 25th, A.D. 1785
Died March 26th, A.D. 1855
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She was a dutiful wife,
an affectionate Mother, a kind
Neighbor, her life and example
were Christian like, and she
Died in the Triumphant hope
of heaven.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,515 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on July 9, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on September 27, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
