Kingstree in Williamsburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Photographed by Cindy Bullard, February 18, 2010
1. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Marker (front)
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church has long been the only continuously active Episcopal congregation in Williamsburg County. It was founded in 1879 by Carrie Simons (1849-1938), who persuaded Bishop W.W. Howe to help her organize a mission church with a few communicants. In 1887 Simons moved to Kingstree and married Michael F. Heller. She continued to support St. Alban’s until her death.
This sanctuary, a fine example of the Carpenter Gothic style, was built between 1889 and 1895 and was completed during the tenure of the Rev. Herbert Jarvis. Jarvis, priest here 1894-98, named the church St. Alban’s. The Revs. William Guerry and William Moore, supply priests here 1891-94 and 1940-44, later became bishops. White and black families have worshipped together at St. Alban’s since the 1890s.
Erected 2008 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History; sponsored by Congregation of St. Alban's Episcopal Church. (Marker Number 45-18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 33° 40.021′ N, 79° 49.782′ W. Marker is in Kingstree, South Carolina, in Williamsburg County. It is at the intersection of Hampton Avenue and East Church
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Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Williamsburgh Historical Museum (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Williamsburg Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Requesting Transportation From Kingstree, South Carolina to Galveston, Texas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carriage Block (approx. ¼ mile away); Williamsburgh Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Willamsburg County Veterans Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Williamsburg County Confederate Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Williamsburg County Vietnam Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Williamsburg Courthouse and Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Muster Ground and Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingstree.
Photographed by Cindy Bullard, February 18, 2010
2. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Marker (reverse)
Photographed by Cindy Bullard, February 18, 2010
3. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (side)
Photographed by Cindy Bullard, February 18, 2010
4. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (front)
Williamsburgh District: A History of its People and Places by Gordon B. Jenkinson
5. Carrie Simons Heller
1849-1938
1849-1938
Photographed by Cindy Bullard, February 18, 2010
6. Social Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,308 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. 5. submitted on February 9, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
