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St. Philip's Church (Charleston, South Carolina)

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St. Philip's Episcopal Church Charleston SC
St. Philip's Episcopal Church Charleston SC

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 (spire completed in 1850), 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.

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St. Philip's Church (Charleston, South Carolina)
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Saint Philip Protestant Episcopal Church

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29415 Charleston
South Carolina, United States
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