Langston Baptist Church

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

[unknown]

Street Address:

Langston Rd., S side, approx. 1/4 mi. W of int. w/ Duncan Creek Ch. Rd

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Site Number:

2242

Control Number:

U/59/2242

Date Surveyed:

February 4 2003

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

circa 1850

Historic Use:

Religion

Current Use:

Religion

Historic Core Shape:

Rectangular

Number of Stories:

1.5

Construction Method:

frame

Exterior Walls Materials:

Vinyl Siding

Foundation Materials:

Stone Piers

Roof Shape:

gable, end to front

Roof Materials:

raised seam metal

National Register Determination:

not eligible

Signficant Architectural Features:

The church has nine-over-nine windows, double entry doors, and flared eaves.

Historical Information:

The Langston Baptist congregation was organized ca. 1773 and included some of the earliest settlers in the Enoree River area. Originally known as the Upper Duncan's Creek Church, the building is the oldest Baptist Church in the county. During the Civil War, the first Confederate contingent from Laurens County was organized at the church, the surrounding area being used as a muster ground.

Source of Historical Information:

Bolick, Julian. A Laurens County Sketchbook. 1973 p.54-55.

Quadrangle Name:

Ora

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