Anderson County · Marker 04-09
Barkers Creek Church
3207 S.C. Hwy. 254, 3 mi. W of Honea Path
Front inscription
Founded in 1821, this is the boyhood church and burial place of Olin D. Johnston. He was decorated for bravery in World War I, served in the S.C. House of Representatives, was twice governor of S.C., in 1935-1939 and 1943-1945, and U.S. senator from 1945 until his death April 18, 1965.