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McDowell Presbyterian Church

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McDowell Presbyterian Church in the southern Williamsburg County community of Greeleyville was formally established on July 31, 1910. The church was named for the Reverend James McDowell, a pastor of forty years in neighboring Manning.

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Linda Brown of Kingstree, 2013 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

The church came about as the result of the merging of other local congregations. About three miles east of Greeleyville, Elon Presbyterian Church – an outgrowth of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree – was formed in 1856, followed by the founding of Richmond Presbyterian Church along the Santee River in 1885. A year later, folks from Elon along with a few members from another church, Brewington, merged to form Corinth Presbyterian Church. By this time, the membership of Elon had all but vanquished, with most people attending one of the newer Presbyterian churches.

By 1906 the three neighboring churches – Richmond, Corinth, and Brewington – decided to build a central manse in Greeleyville for a pastor, with each church having an interest in the manse. The manse was completed in early 1907, and the Reverend R.L. Grier, a supply pastor, was living in the home by February. A few years later, it was decided that a central church was also needed, and McDowell Presbyterian Church was born, with the Reverend Grier serving as its first pastor. Today McDowell Presbyterian Church continues to grow and serve the people of Williamsburg County.

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Contributor Linda Brown says of McDowell Presbyterian Church: “It is the quintessential small-town church and is a fundamental part of the community in Greeleyville.”

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Where is McDowell Presbyterian Church located?
Address: 267 Society Street, Greeleyville, SC 29056
GPS Coordinates: 33.577201,-79.991962
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    1. Andrew Byrd says

      March 27, 2020 at 6:16 PM

      Sadly, McDowell Presbyterian Church closed its doors in 2017. The building is now St. John 4B Missionary Baptist Church.

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    2. W Gamble says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:33 PM

      Do you have more info on Corinth Pres Church? Location? Session records? Membership? Thanks 919 274 1214

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    3. Debbie Sage says

      February 9, 2015 at 12:06 AM

      My friend Vikki Brogdon has been invited to preach at this beautiful little church, so I have enjoyed being with her and worshipping there for the past 2 Sundays.

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