Orangeburg in Orangeburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Church of the Redeemer

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010

1. Church of the Redeemer Marker

Inscription. The first Anglican church in Orangeburg Township was established about 1750 by John Giessendanner, and a chapel at Orangeburg was later provided by the Act of 1768 that created St. Matthew's Parish. Following a long dormant period, the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer was organized. The church building was erected in 1854-55 and was moved to its present site, improved and renovated in 1895.

Erected 1970 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History, sponsored by the Congregation. (Marker Number 38-15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.

Location. 33° 29.538′ N, 80° 51.477′ W. Marker is in Orangeburg, South Carolina, in Orangeburg County. It is at the intersection of Russell Street (State Highway 33) and Lowman Street, on the right when traveling east on Russell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1606 Russell Street, Orangeburg SC 29115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry

and in Santee Cooper Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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 once 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: Judge Glover's Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christ the King Catholic Church (approx.

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0.2 miles away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Christ the King Catholic School (approx. ¼ mile away); The Orangeburg Massacre (approx. ¼ mile away); Trinity United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); South Carolina State University (approx. ¼ mile away); Orangeburg Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orangeburg.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 3, 2010

2. Church of the Redeemer Marker

Church of the Redeemer image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 3, 2010

3. Church of the Redeemer

Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 3, 2010

4. Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer Marker, looking eastward along Russell Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 3, 2010

5. Church of the Redeemer Marker, looking eastward along Russell Street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,299 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 24, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.