Historical Marker to Honor Joseph Kellett and Revolutionary-Era Blockhouse in Laurens County
Sat, Jun 21
|Church at the Culbertson Backcountry
Time & Location
Jun 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Church at the Culbertson Backcountry , 100 Georgia Rd, Gray Court, SC 29645, USA
About the event
Historic Marker Dedication Honoring Joseph Kellett and the Kellett Blockhouse
📅 Saturday, June 21, 2025🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Church at the Culbertson Backcountry Settlement
Join us as we commemorate a vital piece of South Carolina's Revolutionary War history with the dedication of a South Carolina Historical Marker. This special event will honor Joseph Kellett (1728–1785) and the Kellett Blockhouse, a colonial-era stronghold that protected settlers near Rabon Creek and the Cherokee Boundary in the Ninety Six District.
The marker also highlights the nearby Babb/Kellett Cemetery, preserving the legacy of early pioneers. Learn about the blockhouse’s role in the war, Revolutionary War veterans who passed through, and Kellett’s contributions to the patriot cause.