St. Philip's Church, Charleston

Name: St. Philip's Church
Address: 142 Church St, Charleston, 29401, United States
Telephone: +1 843-722-7734

#25 among attractions in Charleston

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Cemetery, Historical place

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St. Philip's Church is an historic church at 142 Church Street in Charleston, South Carolina. 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. ()

Built: 1835 (189 years ago)Coordinates: 32°46'45"N, 79°55'45"W

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142 Church StDowntown CharlestonCharleston 29401 United States

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+1 843-722-7734

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St. Philip's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circular Congregational Church, United States Custom House, City Market, Huguenot Church.

~470 ftW
Church
Circular Congregational Church, Charleston
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~1060 ftNE
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
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~780 ftNW
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City Market, Charleston
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~270 ftSW
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Huguenot Church, Charleston
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~410 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
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~1160 ftS
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~270 ftNW
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Powder Magazine, Charleston
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~800 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston
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~860 ftSW
Park, Garden
Washington Square, Charleston
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~1090 ftSE
32°46'37"N • 79°55'37"W
The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, Charleston
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~730 ftS
Museum, History museum
Old Slave Mart, Charleston
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Philip's Church open?

St. Philip's Church is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to St. Philip's Church?

Nearby attractions include Huguenot Church, Charleston (2 min walk), Powder Magazine, Charleston (2 min walk), Thomas Elfe House, Charleston (2 min walk), Dock Street Theatre, Charleston (2 min walk).