Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. John's Church
circa 2008
1. St. John's Church Marker
This church grew from services held for German inhabitants in Charleston by Rev. Johann Martin Boltzius in 1734 and Rev. Henry Melchior Muhlenberg in 1742. The cornerstone of the first house of worship was laid in 1759; the second and present church building was dedicated in 1818. Dr. John Bachman, noted clergyman, naturalist, and author, served as minister of St. John's 1815 - 1874. During this time, he assisted his ornithologist and artist friend John James Audubon, in
producing Birds of America and the work entitled Vivipavous Quadrupeds of North America. Bachman was influential in establishing the S C Lutheran Synod (1824), the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (1830), and Newberry College (1856). He died in 1874 and is buried in the church.Erected 1992. (Marker Number 10-22.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Education • Environment • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1734.
Location.
circa 2008
2. St. John's Church Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philip Porcher House (a few steps from this marker); The Unitarian Church in Charleston (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Unitarian Church in Charleston (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fielding Home for Funerals (about 500 feet away); First Central Station in South Carolina (about 500 feet away); Quaker Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Riviera Theatre (about 800 feet away); The Most Reverend Emmet Michael Walsh (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 2, 2011
3. St. John's Church Marker,at right, inside the fence, along Archdale Street
2008
4. St. John's Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 2, 2011
5. St. John's Church and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2008, by M. L. 'Mitch' Gambrell of Taylors, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,052 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2008, by M. L. 'Mitch' Gambrell of Taylors, South Carolina. 3. submitted on November 6, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on September 8, 2008, by M. L. 'Mitch' Gambrell of Taylors, South Carolina. 5. submitted on November 6, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
