19 21 - Philippi Baptist Church
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N 33° 46.880 W 081° 45.820
17S E 429296 N 3738173
South Carolina historic marker for Philippi Baptist Church located about 5 miles south of Johnston, SC
Waymark Code: WMPE6V
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2015
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19 21 - Philippi Baptist Church
This church, established in 1814 and a charter member of the Ridge Baptist Association, is among the oldest in Edgefield County. Revs. Thomas DeLoach, Francis Walker, and John Landrum organized the church, with twenty-five white and black charter members, including three slaves. After the Civil War the black members left to form their own congregation.
Sponsored by the Congregation, 2014
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19 21 - Philippi Baptist Church
The first church, a log building, was 3 to 4 mi. SE and was replaced by a second log church, built here. The third church, a small frame building, was replaced in 1897 by the present church, built at a cost of $850 and described as “one of the largest and handsomest churches in Western Carolina.” Rev. J.C. Browne (1836-1914), the longest-serving minister, preached here 1885-1913.
Sponsored by the Congregation, 2014
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The unnamed black congregation mentioned is located about 1/10th of a mile across the street and is called Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
Marker Name: Philippi Baptist Church
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Historic Site
Marker number: 19 21
County: Edgefield
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