Silver Bluff Church

Historic Property

Street Address:

Off W side SC 5, .2 mi. SW of int. w/CR 220, Beech Island vicinity (Aiken County)

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Site Number:

S108042001200161

Site Number:

5.006

Date Surveyed:

1986-04-17T19:00:00Z

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1910;1986-04-18

Historic Use:

Religion

Current Use:

Religion

Construction Method:

Frame

Foundation Materials:

Brick Piers

Roof Materials:

"V" crimped metal

Date of Boundary Increase:

No Boundary Increase

Signficant Architectural Features:

Site includes 2 aux. bldgs, and a small cemetery; current sanctuary bldg is recent; 1st aux. bldg located approx. 30 yds to S of sanctuary 1 story frame bldg, rectangular w/smaller rectangular addn to N; 2 bays wide( tri W-tri W), 2 bays deep, addn 1 by 2 bays; side gable "V" crimped metal roof; 1 int br stove flue; front facing gable projection w/louvers; 8/12 & 6/6 windows, small entry portico; w weatherbd siding; br pier fndtn; 2nd small aux. bldg is 2 by 2 bay frsme structure; front facing gable "V" crimped metal roof; 2 bays wide (W-E), 2 bays deep (W-W); exposed rafter ends; wood novelty siding; 6/6 3ash; br pier fndtn; small entry hood OUTBUILDINGS: Small aux. building

Alterations:

Windows

Historical Information:

An early paster of the church, Rev. C. Danforth, is buried in front of the church, inscription on marker reads: "Come Ye Blessed Unto This Monument Lies the Remains of Rev. C. Danforth, born the bright spring month of March, 1845, baptized 1862, died the 17th day of the bright autumn month of October 1917"; also, a recent marker is located adjacent to Rev. Danforth's grave

Source of Historical Information:

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Survey:

Aiken County Survey (Western Portion), 1986

Archives Location:

Box 12, Series 108042, Survey of historic resources (county by county data on surface properties), circa 1971-2014

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