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Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The corner-stone of this church was laid in 1752, and first used for worship in 1761. In 1764 the famous bells and clock were imported from England, and the organ in 1768, part of which incorporated in the present organ in the church. The bells were seized by Major Traille, as a perquisite of war, and shipped and sold in England, where they were purchased by a former Charleston Merchant, and shipping back again. This is a view looking down Meeting Street, towards the Ashley River. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: This is the third structure bearing this name. The first was built in 1682 on another site. In 1723 a new church was erected and the old edifice demolished. During a conflagration in 1796, the spire caught fire, but a negro climbed to it and extinguished the flames. In 1835 it was burned down, and the present church was opened May 3d, 1838. The steeple is nearly 200 feet high, from which, at night, a beacon light shines far out to sea. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Organized 1683, is noted for its interior and exterior beauty of outline. When Church Street was extended through the South Wall of the Churchyard, it was divided into the East and West Churchyard. Many notables are buried in the churchyards, among them being John C. Calhoun, the Noted Statesman. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: "America's Most Historic City" Located at Meeting and Tradd Streets, built in 1732 after separation of a religious society formed in 1685. Damaged by earthquake, by tornado, by fire. Variously known as the "Scot's Kirk in Charles Town", "The Scotch Meeting House", "The Old Scotch Church", now the First Presbyterian Church of Charleston. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: over 200 years old View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Built 1706 View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library