Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston

Name: Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Address: 110 Calhoun St, Charleston, 29401-3510, United States
Telephone: +1 843-722-2561

#37 among attractions in Charleston

Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites

Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston

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The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, often referred to as Mother Emanuel, is a church in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1817, Emanuel AME is the oldest African Methodist Episcopal church in the Southern United States. This, the first independent black denomination in the United States, was founded in 1816 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCapacity: 2500Coordinates: 32°47'15"N, 79°55'59"W

Address

110 Calhoun StThe Boroughs (Mazyck - Wraggborough)Charleston 29401-3510 United States

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+1 843-722-2561

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Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Joseph Manigault House, TD Arena, Marion Square.

~1320 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Charleston
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, St. Matthews Lutheran Church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural beauty. This historic Lutheran church is not only a place of worship but also a point of interest for visitors...
~890 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joseph Manigault House, Charleston
5 min walk • The Joseph Manigault House is a historic house museum in Charleston, South Carolina that is owned and operated by the Charleston Museum.
~800 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TD Arena, Charleston
4 min walk • TD Arena is a 5,100 seat multi-purpose arena in Charleston, South Carolina, United States that opened in 2008 and replaced John Kresse Arena as the home of the College of Charleston Cougars basketball and volleyball teams.
~840 ftW
Park
Marion Square, Charleston
5 min walk • Marion Square is greenspace in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, spanning six and one half acres. The square was established as a parade ground for the state arsenal under construction on the north side of the square.
~1180 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Charleston Museum, Charleston
6 min walk • The Charleston Museum is a museum located in the Wraggborough neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina. It is one of the oldest museums in the United States. Its highly regarded collection includes historic artifacts, natural history, decorative arts and two historic Charleston houses.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dock Street Theatre, Charleston
18 min walk • The Dock Street Theatre is a theater in the historic French Quarter neighborhood of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
~710 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Gaillard Center, Charleston
4 min walk • The Gaillard Center is a concert hall and performance venue in Charleston, South Carolina. It opened in 2015 and replaced the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Both buildings were named after John Palmer Gaillard Jr. mayor of Charleston from 1959 to 1975.
~1930 ftS
Greek Revival architecture, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, Charleston
10 min walk • Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim is a Reform Synagogue located in Charleston, South Carolina. Having founded the congregation in 1749, it was later claimed to be the first Reform synagogue located in the United States, the current 1841 synagogue was built by enslaved African descendants...
~1830 ftSW
Universities and schools
College of Charleston, Charleston
9 min walk • The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts college in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, it is the oldest college in South Carolina, the 13th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and the oldest municipal college in the country.
~1520 ftN
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Gov. William Aiken House, Charleston
8 min walk • The Gov. William Aiken House was built in 1820 at 48 Elizabeth Street, in the Wraggborough neighborhood of Charleston, South Carolina. Despite being known for its association with Gov. William Aiken, the house was built by John Robinson after he bought several lots in Mazyck-Wraggborough in 1817.
~550 ftNW
Church
Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston
3 min walk • The Second Presbyterian Church is the fourth oldest church in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Which popular attractions are close to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church?

Nearby attractions include Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston (3 min walk), Gaillard Center, Charleston (4 min walk), Theodora Park, Charleston (4 min walk), TD Arena, Charleston (4 min walk).