The Kentyre Presbyterian Church held a Historical Marker Ceremony on Sunday, October 28, at 3:00 p.m.
The Prelude was by Evelyn Carmichael.
Alton McDaniel welcomed members, past members, and friends to this festive occasion.
Dr. Eugen G. Bach had the invocation and scripture. His inspiring message was from John 12: 27 and 28 and 30-33.
Debbie McDaniel Hill blessed everyone with the “Holy Ground” gospel song.
Robert “Bobby” R. Glenn who is a direct descendant of Malcolm C. and Amanda Carmichael and Lilly McIntyre who were charter members, presented a history of the church. Kentyre Presbyterian Church traces its origins to meetings held in the home of Peggy Edwards in the 1860s. The congregation was officially organized in 1871 and was named for the Kintyre region in Scotland. The first permanent sanctuary, which remains in use today, was begun in 1873 on land donated by J. S. Murphy. Charter members came from Reedy Creek and Pee Dee Presbyterian Churches. Also accepted into membership were 21 African Americans who had no church. Two schools were also located here.
In 1895 a large 2-story schoolhouse replaced the Pee Dee Academy building which had been moved to the grounds in 180. Kentyre School was used until 1917 and later served as the educational building for the church. Renovations to the sanctuary were made in 1956 and the current educational building was added in 1963.
Others present who are direct descendants of the charter members were Christine M. Carmichael, the widow of Neil C. Carmichael, a descendant of Malcolm C. and Amanda Carmichael; Alton McDaniel is a direct descendant of James A. McDaniel, Sr., a charter member and Cathy is his wife; Linda Christenburg Moody Brown is a direct descendant of James A. McDaniel, Sr., a charter member. Lloyd is the husband of Linda.
The elders of the Kentyre Presbyterian Church are Christine Carmichael, Alton McDaniel, and Robert “Bobby” R. Glenn.
Special thanks was given to Mary Mac Stephens who helped organize the history of the church. Also, special thanks to Alexander McDuffie, James Gaddy Ward, and Ray Howell for their contributions.
Special thanks was also extended to Neil Mac Carmichael for the beautiful grounds.
The congregation sang “The Church Is One Foundation” followed by the closing prayer by Dr. Eugen G. Bach.
The Postlude was by Evelyn Carmichael.
Everyone went outside for the unveiling of the Historical Marker.
At the conclusion of the unveiling, everyone was invited into the educational building for refreshments and viewing of old church documents and photos.
Kentyre Presbyterian Church is located at 2470 Kintyre Road, Hamer, S.C.

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