Central Baptist Church (Charleston, South Carolina)
Central Baptist Church | |
Central Baptist Church, seen from the east | |
| Location | 26 Radcliffe St., Charleston, South Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 32°47′18″N 79°56′28″W / 32.78833°N 79.94111°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1891 |
| Architect | Hutchinson, John P. |
| Architectural style | Gothic, Carpenter Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 77001217[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 16, 1977 |
Central Baptist Church is a historic Southern Baptist church at 26 Radcliffe Street in Charleston, South Carolina.[2][3] The Central Baptist Church was completed in 1893 and is considered the first church in Charleston founded and constructed entirely by African-Americans. The structure reflects Carpenter Gothic and Italianate influences and remains in excellent condition. Perhaps the most significant features of the structure are the large folk-art murals portraying biblical scenes including the Crucifixion, the Ascension, and the Resurrection of Christ which date back to 1915. Architect, John Pearson Hutchinson Sr., was hired as a negro carpenter, building contractor, and non-licensed architect. He was also a Deacon of the church.[4] It was built in 1891 and added to the National Register in 1977.[1]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ McNulty, Kappy (November 24, 1976). "Central Baptist Church" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ "Central Baptist Church, Charleston County (26 Radcliffe St., Charleston)". National Register Properties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ Hummer, Lauren (March 25, 2005). "Central Baptist Church of Charleston, SC Historic Report" (PDF). Historic Preservation at the College of Charleston. Retrieved June 24, 2020.