First Presbyterian Church - Rock Hill, SC
N 34° 55.448 W 081° 01.495
17S E 497724 N 3864630
The First Presbyterian Church was originally organized as Antioch Chapel in 1854. Today it is located at 234 E. Main St in Rock Hill, SC.
Waymark Code: WM5Q7A
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2009
Views: 7
The historical marker reads:
First Presbyterian Church side:
"This church was begun in 1854 as Antioch Chapel of Ebenezer Church under the leadership of Rev. John G. Richards, on land of the Steeles and Workmans, 3 mi. south of Rock Hill. Mission moved in 1858 to this site, obtained from A. T. Black and later paid for by Mrs. Ann Hutchison White and J. Spratt White. The Church was organized on Nov. 13, 1869, with 46 charter members led by Rev. R. E. Cooper, pastor."
Church Leaders side:
"First ruling elders: J. F. Workman, H. H. Hart, M. D. L. McLeod. First deacons: Wm. Whyte, A. H. White, J. N. Steele, R. W. Workman, David Gordon. Three pastors have been Moderators of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Church in the U. S.: Rev. W. T. Hall, Rev. W. L. Lingle, Rev. Alexander Sprunt. The longest pastorate has been that of Rev. Francis W. Gregg, 1910-1947."
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
234 E. Main St
Rock Hill, SC USA
29730
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date Built: Not listed
Architect: Not listed
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