French Quarter in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Huguenot Church

Photographed by Diane Murphy

1. Huguenot Church Marker (side 1)

Inscription.
(side 1)
French Protestants known as Huguenots were among the earliest Europeans to arrive in colonial S.C. They were part of a broader Huguenot diaspora fleeing religious persecution in France. The first large contingent in Charleston landed in 1680. Hundreds more settled in S.C. after the Edict of Nantes was revoked in 1685. By 1687, the Charleston refugees had organized a church and likely worshipped at this site. Around 1701 the original wooden church was replaced by a brick one. (Continued on other side) (side 2) (Continued from other side) By the end of the American Revolution, this was the last remaining independent Huguenot church in S.C. The c.1701 church burned in the 1796 fire and was replaced a few years later. Members ceased regular worship in the French language in the 1820s and subsequently began holding services in English. This fourth church dates to 1845. Designed by architect Edward Brickell White, it is one of the earliest and finest examples of Gothic Revival design in Charleston.

Erected 2024 by The Huguenot Church. (Marker Number 10 137.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.

Location. 32° 46.697′ N, 79° 55.755′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. It is at the intersection of Church Street and Queen Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 136 Church Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Historic Charleston

and in the Lowcountry.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep

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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: A different marker also named Huguenot Church (a few steps from this marker); Johnson's Row (within shouting distance of this marker); The Douxsaint House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Footlight Players Workshop (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Philip's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Rutledge (within shouting distance of this marker); Calhoun (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Pinckney (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.