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Eccles United Methodist Church

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Passing through the dense Francis Marion National Forest, down a seemingly forgotten road in rural Berkeley County, in the town of Huger, one comes across the mysterious Eccles United Methodist Church. Founded in 1882, Eccles remains active today.

Eccles Church

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The simple wooden building shown here is thought to have been the original church structure. The church was built in a typical meeting-house style, meaning that the building does not have a steeple. Though its construction date remains unknown, it may have been built around 1882 when the congregation formed.

Eccles Church

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The interior is fairly plain. The walls, floors, and ceilings are unadorned and unpainted. The sanctuary is bathed in natural light from the abundant four-over-four pane windows. In the front of the church, a small alter area exists; this is where the sermon would have been preached.

Eccles Methodist

Brandon Coffey of Charleston, 2017 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

The congregation that worships at Eccles today does so in a modern cinderblock building behind the old church. A well-kept graveyard stands at the back of the property and remains in use.

Eccles Church Old and New

Brandon Coffey of Charleston, 2016 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Note: We have researched Eccles United Methodist Church extensively and we are actively seeking more information or personal accounts. If you can add to this entry in the South Carolina Picture Project, please let us know. Thank you!

Plan Your Trip: Eccles United Methodist Church

Where is Eccles United Methodist Church located?
Address: 1969 Eccles Church Road, Huger, SC 29450
GPS Coordinates: 33.119683,-79.749726
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    1. John F. Bates says

      January 29, 2022 at 10:49 AM

      Does the church have a listing of those persons buried in the graveyard? I suspect that some of my relatives are buried there. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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      • Lauren Lawing says

        May 11, 2022 at 8:50 PM

        I actually was there today. I saw quite a few graves with the name “Bates”. I took a couple of photos and saw these names on them.

        Eliza Ann Bates Morris
        Jan 27, 1886 – June 2, 1946

        William Jones Bates
        July 7, 1856 – Nov 1, 1920

        Carolina A Bates
        Apr 4, 1848 – Mar _, 1916

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        • Kathy | SC Picture Project says

          June 17, 2022 at 7:22 PM

          Thank you, Lauren, for your helpful input!

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