St. Paul's Episcopal Church
This building, begun A.D. 1736 and first used in A.D. 1760, is the third church of St. Paul's Parish, Chowan Precinct, Edenton.
The first, A.D. 1701-02, stoode a mile hence on the sound side. It was the first church building in North Carolina.
The second was built in A.D. 1708.
Erected 1910 by St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.
Location. 36° 3.684′ N, 76° 36.519′ W. Marker is in Edonton, North Carolina, in Chowan County. Marker is on North Broad Street (State Highway 32) just north of West Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Gale St, Edenton NC 27932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1736 St. Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named St. Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Hewes (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); Edenton United Methodist Church (within
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