Edenton in Chowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
1. St Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
Parish formed in 1701, present structure begun in 1736, succeeding two earlier wooden buildings.
Erected 1942 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number A-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1701.
Location. 36° 3.68′ N, 76° 36.495′ W. Marker is in Edenton, North Carolina, in Chowan County. Marker is on N. Broad St. The marker stands on the same side of the road as the Cemetery and Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edenton NC 27932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edenton United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Henderson Walker (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Hewes (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Johnston
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
2. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
this page online
Also see . . .
1. St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Church website homepage (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
2. St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Chowan County North Carolina website entry:
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, located at 100 West Church Street in Edenton, is the second oldest church building in North Carolina and the oldest in regular use. It is a landmark in the development of religious architecture in the state. Described by architectural historian Thomas T. Waterman as "an ideal in village churches," the handsome flemish bond brick edifice is one of the most important colonial period buildings in Edenton; indeed, in 1856, David Hunter Strother, writing under the name "Porte Crayon," referred to the church as the "pet" of the town. (Submitted on August 24, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
3. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (inside church)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
4. William Blount Shepard - Plaque inside Church
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
5. Plaque inside St. Paul's Episcopal Church - "The Crest"
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
6. The Old Rector’s Study
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
7. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (inside)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
8. Cemetery (that surrounds) St. Paul's Episcopal Church
There are tombstones inside the church. It is said that people are buried under the church.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
9. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (tombstone Marker inside church)
There were several tombsone markers on the floor and a few along the walls.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,828 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 23, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 24, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
