Founded in 1821, this is the boyhood church and burial place of Olin D. Johnston. He was decorated for bravery in World War I, served in the S.C. House of Representatives, was twice Governor of S.C., in 1935-1939 and 1943-1945, and U.S. Senator from 1945 until his death April 18, 1965.

Marker is at the intersection of Honea Path Highway (South Carolina Route 252) and Barkers Creek Road, on the right when traveling south on Honea Path Highway.

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