Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston

Name: Grace Church Cathedral
Address: 98 Wentworth St, Charleston, 29401, United States
Telephone: +1 843-723-4575

#85 among attractions in Charleston

Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Concert hall

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Grace Church Cathedral, located in Charleston, South Carolina, is the diocesan cathedral of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina. It is also a contributing property in the Charleston Historic District. The parish was founded as the city's fifth Episcopal Church congregation in 1846. The Gothic Revival church was designed by E.B. White and completed in 1848. The church remained open during the American Civil War until it was hit by a shell in January 1864. It reopened the following year. The church was also severely damaged in an earthquake in August 1886, in a hurricane in 1911, and in Hurricane Hugo in 1989. ()

Completed: 1848 (176 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 32°46'54"N, 79°56'12"W

Address

98 Wentworth StHarleston VillageCharleston 29401 United States

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+1 843-723-4575

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Grace Church Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, TD Arena, Marion Square.

~1440 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, Charleston
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History offers a journey through time for visitors interested in the ancient life and geological history of the Earth. This museum, situated within the College of Charleston, is a...
~1830 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Charleston
9 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...
~1600 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TD Arena, Charleston
8 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.
~1890 ftN
Park
Marion Square, Charleston
10 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.
~1730 ftE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
City Market, Charleston
9 min walk • The City Market is a historic market complex in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Established in the 1790s, the market stretches for four city blocks from the architecturally-significant Market Hall, which faces Meeting Street, through a continuous series of one-story market sheds, the last of which terminates at East Bay Street.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dock Street Theatre, Charleston
13 min walk • The Dock Street Theatre is a theater in the historic French Quarter neighborhood of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
~1930 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston
10 min walk • The Gibbes Museum of Art, formerly known as the Gibbes Art Gallery, is an art museum in Charleston, South Carolina. Established as the Carolina Art Association in 1858, the museum moved into a new Beaux Arts building at 135 Meeting Street, in the Charleston Historic District, in 1905.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Gaillard Center, Charleston
13 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.
~1240 ftE
Greek Revival architecture, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, Charleston
6 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...
~940 ftN
Universities and schools
College of Charleston, Charleston
5 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.
~1230 ftE
Church
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Charleston
6 min walk • St. Mary of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church is the first Roman Catholic parish in the Carolinas and Georgia. The current building at 93 Hasell St. in Charleston, South Carolina, is the third structure to house the congregation on this site.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Grace Church Cathedral open?

Grace Church Cathedral is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 8 am - 12:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Grace Church Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Memminger Auditorium, Charleston (2 min walk), Sottile Theatre, Charleston (5 min walk), College of Charleston, Charleston (5 min walk), Old Charleston Jail, Charleston (6 min walk).