Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
In 1825
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) . The official website of Christ Church (Episcopal). (Submitted on January 11, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
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.)
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.