Barkers Creek Church

Barkers Creek Church is a South Carolina historical marker in Honea Path, Anderson County, dedicated 1967.

Anderson County · dedicated 1967 · 3207 S.C. Hwy. 254, 3 mi. W of Honea Path, Honea Path

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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.

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Marker data: South Carolina Historical Marker Program, SC Department of Archives and History
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Barkers Creek Church

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