First Scots Presbyterian Church - Charleston
by Sharon McConnell
Title
First Scots Presbyterian Church - Charleston
Artist
Sharon McConnell
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
First Scots Presbyterian Church, the fifth oldest church in Charleston, South Carolina, was constructed in 1814. Its design was perhaps inspired by St. Mary's Cathedral in Baltimore, Maryland designed by Benjamin Latrobe. Latrobe was the first professionally trained American architect, best known for designing the United States Capitol. The massive brick Presbyterian Church has walls that are three feet thick and covered with stucco. Twin towers rise above a columned portico. Reflecting the heritage of the congregation, the seal of the Church of Scotland is displayed in the stained glass window over the main entrance, and the decorative wrought iron grilles contain thistles, the symbol of Scotland. First Scots replaced the congregation's first church, a frame building previously located in the southeast corner of the graveyard. The graveyard contains more than 50 stones that date earlier than 1800.
Copyright 2015; Photograph by Sharon McConnell, all rights reserved
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November 19th, 2015
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