First Presbyterian Church / Church Leaders
First Presbyterian Church
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
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.
Marker is on East Main Street near Saluda Street, on the right when traveling east.
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