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July 16, 2014  •  Leave a Comment

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St. Philip's Episcopal Church Steeple

This church was formed by Charles Towne colonists and is said to house the oldest congregation in South Carolina.

The original (first) church was built in 1681 at another location, and was a smaller wooden structure.  The second church was brick and was built at the current site.  It was partially funded by duties from rum and slaves.  The third church (pictured here) was built in 1835; the steeple was actually designed by EB White and added 10 years later.


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