Organized in 1837 as the first congregation of any denomination in Spartanburg, when this site was deeded to nine trustees. Services began in early 1838. Original frame meeting house with belfry was replaced in 1854 by a larger brick church. The p…
Founded by citizens ofSpartanburg in 1889for the liberal education of women.Named for Dexter Edgar Converse,pioneer textile manufacturer.
Opened in 1890 on this site,the grounds of which have beenused for educational purposessince 1849.