Summerville in Dorchester County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Parish Church of St. George, Dorchester

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009

1. Parish Church of St. George, Dorchester Marker

Inscription. St. George's, an Anglican parish, was erected in 1717. A brick church 50 ft. long and 30 ft. wide with a chancel 15 by 5 feet, begun in August 1719, was enlarged in the 1730's. The tower was built before 1753 and in 1766 held four bells. Burned by the British in the Revolution, the church was partially repaired and used afterwards, but as the congregation moved away, it fell into decay.

Erected 1953 by S.C. State Commission of Forestry, Division of State Parks. (Marker Number 18-2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1717.

Location. 32° 56.947′ N, 80° 10.207′ W. Marker is in Summerville, South Carolina, in Dorchester County. Marker is on State Park Road, on the right when traveling south. Located .4 miles south of Dorchester Road ( State Road 642 ). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Summerville SC 29485, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bell Tower of St. George's (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorchester Free School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonial Dorchester (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Colonial Dorchester (about 400 feet away); Linking Places and People

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(about 400 feet away); Old Dorchester (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Colonial Dorchester (about 500 feet away); Fort Dorchester (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Summerville.