Historic Churches of Charleston #2

First Baptist Church

is considered the Oldest Baptist Church in the South, founded in 1682. This present building though was built in 1822

Congregation Beth Elohim

This is the fourth oldest Jewish Synagogue in America and the oldest in continuous use. The original 1794 building caught fire and this building was erected in 1838

First Scots Presbyterian Church

It was organized in 1731 by Caledonian immigrants who would not convert to the Anglican (England) faith. This church, built in 1814, displays the Church of Scotland seal in the window over the main entrance.

She died with her sixth child and she was only 29. It looks like she died in 1784 or 1734

The Unitarian Church of Charleston

Though the church is pretty, I was more intrigued by the cemetery. Other cemeteries were well kept and manicured, however, this one was quite overgrown and flowered. I was told that the congregation preferred it to "lay as nature intended" and so the church does not feel the need to trim or manicure it.

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!