Mount Pleasant in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Christ Church
Photographed by Dave W, May 20, 2023
1. Christ Church Marker
The Church Act of 1706 created Christ Church Parish. The first church, a wooden structure built in 1707, accidentally burned in 1725. A brick church was erected in 1726, and although the British burned it in 1782 and the interior was destroyed by Union Troops in 1865, the original walls still stand. In 1874, the church was restored and consecrated.
Erected 1970 by The Congregation. (Marker Number 10-7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1706.
Location. 32° 50.659′ N, 79° 48.843′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is on U.S. 17 near opposite Long Point Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Pleasant SC 29466, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Snee Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Lines (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boone Hall Plantation (approx. Ό mile away); The Friends of Historic Snee Farm
this page online
Regarding Christ Church. National Register of Historic Places:
Christ Church (added 1972 - Building - #72001201)
4.6 mi. NE of Mount Pleasant on U.S. 17, Mount Pleasant
Architectural Style: Colonial
Significant Year: 1787, 1726
Area of Significance: Religion, Politics/Government, Architecture
Period of Significance: 1700-1749, 1750-1799
Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 21, 2010
2. Christ Church Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 21, 2010
3. Christ Church Marker, looking north along US 17
The marker is on the right. Long Point Road and Snee Farm Marker are seen in the background at the left.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 21, 2010
4. Christ Church
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 21, 2010
5. Christ Church Front Door
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 21, 2010
6. Christ Church Vestry, built 1751, restored 1939
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,833 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on November 28, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
