Bluffton in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Church of the Cross

Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 13, 2009

1. Church of the Cross Marker

Inscription. The National Register
of Historic Places
South Carolina
Department of Archives
and History
Church of the Cross

Erected by South Carolina Department of Archives and History. (Marker Number #75001686.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list.

Location. 32° 13.882′ N, 80° 51.817′ W. Marker is in Bluffton, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is on Calhoun Street near Pope Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Calhoun Street, Bluffton SC 29910, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry

and on the Sea Islands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was

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once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bluffton United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cyrus Garvin / Cyrus Garvin House (approx. ¼ mile away); Town of Bluffton, South Carolina (approx. ¼ mile away); The Burning of Bluffton (approx. ¼ mile away); First Zion Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Campbell Chapel A.M.E. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bluffton (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Town of Bluffton, South Carolina (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bluffton.

Regarding Church of the Cross. National Register of Historic Places :
Church of the Cross ** (added 1975 - Building - #75001686) •
Calhoun St., Bluffton •
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering •
Architect, builder, or engineer: White,Edward Brickell •
Architectural Style: Gothic, Other •
Area of Significance: Architecture •
Period of Significance:

Church of the Cross Marker, as seen beneath the lantern on the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 30, 2009

2. Church of the Cross Marker, as seen beneath the lantern on the right

1850-1874 •
Owner: Private •
Historic Function: Religion •
Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure •
Current Function: Religion •
Current Sub-function: Church School, Religious Structure •

Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 30, 2009

3. Church of the Cross Marker

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2003

4. Church of the Cross Marker

Church of the Cross image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Glen Umberger, April 7, 2025

5. Church of the Cross

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,203 times since then and 354 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on April 8, 2025, by Glen Umberger of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.