Abel Baptist Church Cemetery
Item
Identifier
Box 1:1-5
Title
Abel Baptist Church Cemetery
Type
Interview
Source
Black Heritage in the Upper Piedmont of South Carolina Collection
Rights
Date
August 10, 1989
Description
Abel Baptist is an African American church that was founded in 1868. It is located in Clemson, SC. James Benson works as the church cemetery caretaker and was also the Superintendent of the Sunday School program. The church has three cemeteries. Benson and Megginson identify grave markers, note birth/death dates, and read inscriptions [when present or legible] in these interviews. In addition, Benson provides biographical information regarding interred individuals of whom he is aware.
Creator
Contributor
Benson, James
Publisher
Clemson University Libraries Special Collections and Archives Repository