Bill > H4242

This resolution honors the historical significance of Antioch Presbyterian Church by requesting the South Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) to rename a portion of South Carolina Highway 417 in Spartanburg County as "Old Antioch Church Way". The resolution provides extensive background on the church's rich 180-year history, tracing its origins to 1761 when Scotch-Irish settlers first established a community near the Tyger River, and documenting the church's evolution from its initial founding in 1845 through various challenges including the Civil War, the Great Depression, and changes in denominational affiliation. The resolution highlights the church's resilience, including its reorganization in 1904, its growth in the early 20th century, and its continued commitment to Christian community, culminating in a 180th-anniversary celebration in September 2023. By requesting the highway designation, the resolution aims to preserve and commemorate the church's important legacy in the local community. The DOT is specifically asked to erect appropriate signs or markers along the specified highway segment, and the resolution requires that a copy of the document be forwarded to the transportation department.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4242&session=126&summary=B