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History of Greenville's First ChurchesEntry/Object ID
RG134-05-09Description
Henry Bacon McKoy’s poetic history recounts the founding of Greenville’s earliest churches—Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian. Christ Church, founded in 1821, was Greenville’s first, thanks to Rodolphus Dickerson and Vardry McBee’s land donation. The Baptists followed in 1822, with a humble brick church and deep community involvement. Methodists established their church by 1832, known for its early circuit riders. Presbyterians organized in 1848, largely led by devoted women like Jane McBee. McKoy emphasizes each church’s growth, racial integration, and philanthropic legacy, concluding that faith, history, and community remain intertwined in Greenville’s moral and cultural foundation.Collection
Proceedings and PapersCopyright
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Greenville Country Historical SocietyCopyright Details
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