Monday, April 4, 2011

Historic Churches of Charleston #1

Circular Congregation Church

Originally organized in 1681 but this building is designed in 1806. Unfortunately, it was not open to the public so I could not peek inside.






The slate stones in the foreground are the oldest dating to the early 1700's.




This one is in Latin
St. Phillips in the background.



Cathedral of St. Luke
This church opened in 1815 and is considered the third Episcopal church of Charleston and the "Planters Church" because the founding families in the area had their plantations in the surrounding area. This was closed to the public at the time, but it is listed on the National Register of Historic places.


The cemetery is in disrepair, vandalized and not well kept which disappointed me.






Cathedral of St. John The Baptist
Built around 1890 and the interior is just breathtaking!











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