Milton in Caswell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Historic Christ Church

1890

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, December 9, 2025

1. Historic Christ Church Marker

Inscription. Episcopal carpenter gothic-styled congregation organized in 1824. Bishop Theodore Lyman declared the church "very beautiful" and "on a most commanding site." Deconsecrated Sept. 1974 conveyed to Milton woman's club Feb. 1977 for use as their home. Purchased by Milton Renaissance Foundation Dec. 2021. Dedicated in 2023 as the Jean Bradsher Scott Renaissance Center to serve the continuing mission to preserve Milton’s historical narrative through artifact collection, educational and cultural programming.

Erected by Milton Preservation & Beautification Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1977.

Location. 36° 32.339′ N, 79° 12.518′ W. Marker is in Milton, North Carolina, in Caswell County. It is at the intersection of Broad Street (North Carolina Route 62) and Academy Street ( Route 62) on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11928 Academy Street, Milton NC 27305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

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It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in 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: Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Patterson-Dodson House (a few steps from this marker); Clay-Lewis-Irvine House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson-Austin-Mehaffey House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walker House (about 400 feet away); Cedars Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Melville (about 500 feet away); Thomas House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.

Also see . . . Milton Renaissance Foundation and The Museum of Milton. (Submitted on December 15, 2025, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, December 9, 2025

2. Historic Christ Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2025, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2025, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.