Thyatira
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon
N 35° 38.856 W 080° 38.137
17S E 532986 N 3944924
The Thaytira Presbyterian Church was founded in 1753 and is one of the oldest churhes in Rowan County.
Waymark Code: WMHA1
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
Views: 55

The Thaytira Presbyterian was founded in 1753 and the church that stands about 1/2 mile north of this historical marker was completed in 1860. The Grave of early minister and educator Samuel McCorkle is located in the church cemetery along with the John Knox the Great Gandfather of President James K. Polk.

The text of the marker reads:

THYATIRA
"Presbyterian Church. Founded about 1753. Present building completed in 1860. Grave of Sam'l McCorkle. 600 yards north."

This historical marker stands on Highway 150 at the intersection of White Road in Rowan County.
Marker Name: Thyatira

Marker Type: Roadside

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