Edenton in Chowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed by Dave W, June 4, 2023
1. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
Built beginning in 1736 to serve first parish in N.C., est. by the 1701 Vestry Act. Succeeded two earlier buildings.
Erected 2017 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number A-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.
Location. 36° 3.68′ N, 76° 36.493′ W. Marker is in Edenton, North Carolina, in Chowan County. It is on North Broad Street north of West Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 N Broad St, Edenton NC 27932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edenton United Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Hewes (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named St. Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); James Iredell (within shouting distance of this marker); 1736 St. Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Jacobs (within shouting distance of this marker); Bandon Plantation Schoolhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edenton.
Other markers no longer nearby. St Paul's Episcopal Church (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Henderson Walker (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Related marker. Click here for another
Photographed by Dave W, June 4, 2023
2. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
Also see . . . St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Submitted on June 5, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
