Originally known as the “Upper Duncan’s Creek Church,” Langston Baptist Church was eventually renamed in honor of Solomon Langston (Revolutionary War veteran) who donated the land for the church. It was formed in 1773 and is about 1/2 mile from Solomon Langston’s home place and the Langston Family Cemetery where Solomon Langston is buried. Solomon…
If you’re a descendant of Dicey Langston and Thomas Springfield or if you’re in the DAR or are interested in Revolutionary War heroines, you may have read about Dicey Langston’s heroic deeds. As a 15- or 16-year-old young woman, Dicey spied for the Patriot cause, carrying messages to her brothers (James and Solomon) who fought…
Revolutionary War heroine, Dicey Langston crossed the Enoree River in the middle of the night to save the Elder Settlement at Little Eden from the Bloody Scouts. According to historian, Paul A. Wood, Jr., she most likely crossed the river at Sandy Ford which is where SC 49 crosses the Enoree in Lauren’s SC. (Read…