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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW0K_saint-johns-episcopal-church_Winnsboro-SC.html
(Front):Organized in 1839 and named for St. John's, Berkeley Parish, this was the third Episcopal church established north of Columbia. The Rev. Josiah Obear became its first rector in 1841, serving 1841-49 and 1875-82. The first sanctuary, a wood…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVXW_thomas-woodward_Winnsboro-SC.html
1/4 mile east stood the home of Thomas Woodward, prominent leader of the South Carolina Regulator Movement, 1768-1769. He was a member of the First Provincial Congress and a charter member of the Mt. Zion Society. As Captain of Rangers in 1775-76 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVXT_fairfield-county-winnsboro_Winnsboro-SC.html
Fairfield CountyA center of activity in the Regulator movement to bring law and order to the backcountry, this area in 1769 was made part of Camden District under the Circuit Court Act. In 1775 it formed part of the District between the Broad and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUCI_james-wilson-hudson_Winnsboro-SC.html
(west face)M Z S1777.JACOBO WILSON HUDSON,Montis Zion Collegii annos vigenti tres.singulari felicitate Pridi. Multa pr?clara in tam longissimocurriculo et didicit et docuit. In literis eruditus, in disciplina solers, tenax propositi, in omni offic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9E9_mount-olivet-church_Winnsboro-SC.html
Organized before 1785, this Presbyterian Church was originally known as Wolf Pit Church, later as Wateree, and was finally named Mt. Olivet in 1800. The Reverend William Martin, Covenanter minister licensed by the Reformed Presbytery of Scotland, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9CH_kincaid-anderson-house_Winnsboro-SC.html
This two-story brick house was built by James Kincaid (1754-1801), Revolutionary War soldier, who came from Scotland in 1773 and acquired this land in 1775. It was completed according to his plans after his death by his son, William Kincaid (1782-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AZ_the-oaks_Winnsboro-SC.html
(Front):This early Greek Revival house, built about 1835, is notable for its central double-tiered pedimented portico and double end chimneys. It was named for the oak avenue leading up to it and the oak grove surrounding it. The Oaks was built fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AU_cathcart-ketchin-house-catharine-ladd_Winnsboro-SC.html
[Two-sided marker]Cathcart-Ketchin HouseRichard Cathcart purchased this lot from John McMaster in 1829, and it is thought he built the present federal-style house shortly thereafter. The house has had a number of owners including Priscilla Ketchin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AS_james-henry-carlisle_Winnsboro-SC.html
Born in this house on May 24, 1825, the son of William and Mary Ann Carlisle, this noted teacher received his education at Mount Zion Institute and South Carolina College. A delegate in 1860 to the Secession Convention and a legislator in 1864, hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AQ_bethel-church_Winnsboro-SC.html
[Marker Front]:This Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church was incorporated in 1823. Early pastors were the Rev. James Lyle and the Rev. Thomas Ketchin, installed 1825 and 1844 respectively. The old cemetery, located at corner of Fairfield and Van…