Harleston Village in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 21, 2026
1. The Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist Marker
Founded 1821 by Bishop John England
The current edifice was consecrated to the honor and glory of God on 14 April 1907
Erected by the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1907.
Location. 32° 46.575′ N, 79° 56.058′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Harleston Village. It is on Broad Street east of Legare Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Broad St, 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, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of St. Andrew's Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Most Reverend Emmet Michael Walsh (within shouting distance of this marker); John Rutledge Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Laurens - Rutledge House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Harvey House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Doctor John Lining (about 400 feet away); Lewis Timothy Print Shop (about 600 feet away); First Central Station in South Carolina (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 21, 2026
2. The Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
