The following books on the history of the ARP Church are available individually
or as a set from
ARP Center, One Cleveland St. Suite 110, Greenville, SC, 29601, (864)232-8297:
Reprint of Lathan’s history of the “Associate Reformed Synod of the South”
(1782-1882).
Reprint of the “Centennial History of the ARP Church” (1903).
“Our History From 1882-1982” by Dr. Lowry Ware, Prof. Ray King, Dr.
Jim Gettys, 1981.
“Our New Song Of Praise To Jehovah”, 1981.
“Bicentennial Supplement”, 1982.
“The History of the Woman’s Synodical Union” 1873-1980, by Mrs. Julia
B. Oates, 1982.
Some books on local history include the following. They may be purchased
from:
McCaslan’s Book Store, Greenwood, SC (864)229-3503
“The Making of McCormick County”, by Bob Edmonds. This covers history
of what is presently McCormick County from the first European contact to
the formation of the county.
“McCormick County, Land of Cotton”, by Bob Edmonds. This book covers
the period from the formation of the county to the present day. Both are
highly recommended.
“The Hard Labor Section”, by H. Cook. c 1923, reprinted 1981. Sketches
of several families living in the area between Long Cane Creek and Hard
Labor Creek.
“The South Carolina Upcountry, 1540-1980”, by E. Don Herd, Jr. Historical
and Biographical Sketches.
“The Scots-Irish in the Carolinas”, by Billy Kennedy, 1997.
“Ninety Six: The Struggle for the South Carolina Back Country”, by Robert
D Bass, 1978