Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
In 1825
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 24, 2008
1. In 1825 Marker
Erected on This Site
The First Church
in Greenville
Christ Church
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 34° 51.017′ N, 82° 23.683′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is on South Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the west entrance to the church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 North Church Street, Greenville SC 29601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Here Lieth the Body of Sarah M. Crittenden (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church (Episcopal) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Church Street (about 600 feet away); Site of First Baptist Church / Baptist Seminary (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frank Selvy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Little Texas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greenville Memorial Auditorium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clayton "Peg Leg" Bates (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Shoeless" Joe Jackson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brockman Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Also see . . .
1. Christ Church (Episcopal)
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2. Christ Church (Episcopal). Historically, Christ Church is Greenville’s oldest organized religious body (1820) as well as the city’s oldest church building (1852-1854). (Submitted on January 11, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 24, 2008
2. In 1825 Marker and Memorial Fountain
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 24, 2008
3. Christ Church (Episcopal)
From the National Register nomination form: "The present building, for which the cornerstone was laid on May 29, 1852, replaced the original small church which was erected in 1825 on approximately the same site."
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 24, 2008
4. Christ Church (Episcopal) - South Entrance
From the National Register nomination form: "In January 1856, the new Christ Church was described in the Southern Episcopalian as 'first point Gothic, length 112 feet, five lancet windows, western end a pentaphlet and a circle with emblem of the Holy Trinity, triplet window in chancel, glass by Wills of new York, vestry in north transept, the tower is connected with the south porch, spire rising to 130 feet..."
Photographed By Brian Scott, December 24, 2008
5. In 1825 Marker with Markley Chapel in Background
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,164 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 11, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
