Historical Marker

Macedonia Church

400 S. MAIN ST. (U. S. HWY. 52), DARLINGTON · Darlington · Darlington

South Carolina marker

Inscription

(Front) Tradition says first meetings of this Baptist Church were held in the home of Laura Brown. A house of worship was constructed on the N.E. corner of present S. Main and Hampton streets on land purchased during 1866-1874. The present site was acquired in 1922 and the building occupied Feb. 3, 1935.

(Reverse) This Baptist Church was constituted when a group of black members led by Rev. Isaac Brockenton withdrew from the Darlington Baptist Church on Feb. 11, 1866. Brockenton became the first pastor and served until his death in 1908. The first trustees were Evans Bell, Peter Dargan, Lazarus Ervin, Antrum McIver, Samuel McIver, Samuel Orr, and Samuel Parnell.

Erected by Darlington County Bicentennial Commission for Ethnic Participation, 1977

Location

Address400 S. MAIN ST. (U. S. HWY. 52), DARLINGTON
CityDarlington

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