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St. Philip's Episcopal Church

St. Philip's Episcopal Church is a historic place in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73001695.

Charleston, Charleston County, South CarolinaListed November 7, 1973NRIS #73001695★ National Historic Landmark
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What is St. Philip's Episcopal Church?

St. Philip's Church is a historic church at 142 Church Street in Charleston, South Carolina. It was formerly an Episcopal church, but it is currently a parish of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina, in the Anglican Church in North America. Its National Historic Landmark description states: "Built in 1836, this stuccoed brick church features an imposing tower designed in the Wren-Gibbs tradition. Three Tuscan pedimented porticoes contribute to this design to make a building of the highest quality and sophistication." On November 7, 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark.

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The record

Listing details

Name
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
City
Charleston
County
Charleston County
State
South Carolina
Listed on the National Register
November 7, 1973
NRIS reference number
73001695
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.77934, -79.92899
When was St. Philip's Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?

St. Philip's Episcopal Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.

Where is St. Philip's Episcopal Church located?

St. Philip's Episcopal Church is located in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina at approximately 32.77934, -79.92899. See the map above.

Is St. Philip's Episcopal Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. St. Philip's Episcopal Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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