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Hanging Rock Methodist Church

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This church in rural Kershaw was founded in 1792 near the site of a Revolutionary War battle called the Battle of Hanging Rock. Between August 1st and 6th of 1780, two British forces were successfully attacked by Patriots at the spot named for the unusual rock formation that is still present there. Both attacks were led by Major William Richardson Davie under General Thomas Sumter. This church was founded shortly after the conclusion of the war.

Hanging Rock Methodist

Treva Thomas Hammond of Rock Hill, 2016 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

During this time Methodism was spreading throughout the South with the help of circuit-riding preachers who traveled to rural communities. Locals would gather to hear sermons delivered by these itinerant preachers, and the Methodist tradition of camp meetings formed from this practice. Camp meetings were often days-long or weeks-long revivals where people gathered in a central location, generally hosted by a local congregation, to hear a series of sermons and fellowship. Hanging Rock is said to be the location of South Carolina’s first camp meeting, held in June of 1802. Several Methodist campgrounds in South Carolina are still active, such as Indian Field, St. Paul Campground, and Cypress Methodist Campground, all in Dorchester County.

Plan Your Trip: Hanging Rock Methodist Church

Where is Hanging Rock Methodist Church located?
Address: 7184 Hanging Rock Church Road, Kershaw, SC 29067
GPS Coordinates: 34.523131,-80.619616
What else should I see?
Beaver Creek Presbyterian Church 2.2 miles
Kershaw's First Library 4.2 miles
Kershaw Depot 4.4 miles
Heath Springs Depot 9.4 miles
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