Graniteville’s Giant Cross
Do you know the story behind The Giant Cross In Graniteville’s Giant Cross? Ever driven through Graniteville at night and wondered about that giant cross in the Graniteville Cemetery?
The 92-foot-tall white steel cross located near the William Gregg monument in the back of the historic Graniteville Cemetery on Gregg Highway is a project of the Megiddo Dream Station. According to The Megiddo Dream Stations website, They help underemployed and unemployed adults become better job candidates. They provide life skills classes and relationship help. Megiddo owns part of the small piece of property. They use this for the site of the cross and are leasing the rest from the cemetery.
Kay Benitez, Megiddo’s executive director’s quote. “The cross will be a reminder to our students that God has a plan for their lives, and if they stay the course, they will realize their dreams.” It’s a place for the community to come to pray, think, or meditate.
The Cross is 92 Feet Tall. That’s equal to an eight-and-a-half-story building. Megiddo’s current home is a historic building on the corner of Canal Street and Gregg Highway. They do have plans to build a $5 million, 10-acre campus, which will be called Megiddo Field of Dreams, on Gregg Highway near the cemetery and the cross. The Megiddo Dream Station is open to any and everyone, it is a Christ-based program based on biblical principles.
What Does the Average Megiddo Student Look Like?
STUDENT PROFILE
The average age is 36; ranging from 18-67
96% receive government assistance
90% have been out of work for 5+ years
86% have little or no computer experience
HIGHEST EDUCATION LEVEL:
14% Bachelor’s or Higher
40% Associate’s Degree
16% Some post-secondary training
18% High School Diploma
5% GED
7% Neither a GED or HS Diploma
The have a 97% placement rate and a 95% retention rate with Graduates working over 80 business in the CSRA and in some cases, Students who own their on business. If you would like to know more about The Megiddo Dream Station. They are located 103 Canal St Graniteville, SC 29829, can be reached by phone at (803) 392-7044. They are open Monday Through Friday 8:30 AM -4:30 PM and Fridays from 10:00 AM -1:30
The Best Part To This Whole Story
The Cross was paid for 100% by a private donor. Yes a private donor who request to remain anonymous.
If you’ve not made your way to the Graniteville Cemetery to check out The Cross, It’s worth the drive. If you find yourself needed some reflection time or one on one time with God, why not find your way to the cross.
Another piece of history of the Graniteville cemetery is the story of The Little Boy
