Padgett's Creek Baptist Church

Padgett's Creek Baptist Church Official Facebook for Padgett's Creek Baptist Church. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 There is also a one-story rear addition. Rev.

Built in 1844, Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church is important for detailed manual craftsmanship in its primary construction and for appropriate additions and alterations that have maintained the building’s architectural integrity. Organized in 1784 as the Church of Christ on Tyger River, the church adopted its present name in 1803. It became a member of the Baptist State Convention in 1841. In 1844 c

onstruction of a new meeting house began about one mile above the original and was finally completed by April 1848. It appeared as a plain, rectangular two-story building over slightly raised brick supports with an unornamented interior and a gallery “for use by colored members.” The front portion including portico dates from 1958 when it was added to the south side of the original meeting house style church. Padgett’s Creek was an upcountry meeting place for discussion of civil matters during the Civil War. On August 29, 1851, a secession meeting, possibly the first, was held at Padgett’s Creek. Speakers were Senator and later Governor William H. Gist and Congressman Daniel Wallace who advocated “secession rather than submission.” The congregation included African American members as late as 1872 and several of their graves may be seen in the cemetery. Listed in the National Register May 6, 1971. Carrol Caldwell - Retired and called as interim pastor at Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church where he accepted the full time pastorate again. Carrol is very active in the Mason’s, Shriners, Shriners Children Hospital,

06/04/2026
06/01/2026

Please pray for Doreen Bushy. This is Rod Hewitt’s sister. In hospital not doing good.

05/31/2026
05/31/2026

Graveside Funeral services for Ruby Whitmire will be Tuesday, June 2nd at 1:00 at Padgett’s Creek Baptist church cemetery.

05/30/2026

Prayers needed for the Whitmire family.

05/29/2026

Just a reminder, we will be having the Sunday school breakfast this Sunday morning starting at 9 o’clock. All teachers need to be there by 7:30 to help set up and cook.

05/29/2026

Please pray for Doreen Bushy. Having complications from surgery. This is Rod Hewitt’s sister.

05/07/2026

Prayers needed for Linda Bragg having heart surgery today. This is Roger Simmons sister.

Camera equipment for sell new. $900 or best offer. Monitor included and wire.
05/02/2026

Camera equipment for sell new. $900 or best offer. Monitor included and wire.

05/02/2026

Come on out to the yard sale at Padgett’s Creek. Lot of bargains and we will be selling hot dog plates

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843 Old Buncombe Road
Union, SC
29379

Opening Hours

Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 12pm
6pm - 7pm

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+18649693532

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