Central Baptist Church Charleston

Central Baptist Church, completed in 1893, is considered one of the first black churches founded and built solely by African Americans in Charleston. Black architect John P. Hutchinson designed the Carpenter Gothic style church. Notable features include a semicircular apse with Gothic arch, original galleries and pews, and hand-painted murals depicting scenes from the life of Christ.

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Central Baptist Church Charleston
26 Radcliffe St
Charleston SC 29403
(843) 577-4543
Central Baptist Church Charleston

Central Baptist Church Charleston
Worship Schedule

Sunday:
Sunday School - 9:45 am
Worship Service - 11 am

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