Vestry Lane, Goose Creek, S.C.
Photos contributed to R&R by Gazie Nagle @ www.fineartbygazie.com
Courtesy of the SC Dept. of Archives and History
History: Built 1713-1719 (established 4/4/1707), by early planters from Barbados, St. James Goose Creek is one of the earliest Georgian churches in the English colonies. The building is not only early, but generally recognized as one of the real architectural beauties in a category of small eighteenth century parish churches. St. James’ Church is a small, compact, rectangular one-story structure with stucco covered brick walls, and a slate jerkinhead roof. The round arched windows of the church are protected by exterior wooden shutters and framed by plaster architraves adorned with cherub’s heads. The corners of the building are marked by large quoins, and a small stucco cornice adorns the eaves line. The vestry was incorporated in 1778, and it is said that the presence of the royal coat of arms over the pulpit saved the church from destruction in 1779-1780 when British troops moved through South Carolina during the American Revolution. Services were
St. James Goose Creek Church early ministers.
discontinued during the latter part of the war, and the Church of England was disestablished. The revival of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina took place gradually from 1795-1817. Listed in the National Register April 15, 1970. Designated a National Historic Landmark April 15, 1970. [Courtesy of the SC Dept. of Archives and History]
The church measures some 40 – 50 ft., and was constructed in the Baroque style of architecture.
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IMAGE GALLERY via photographer Bill Segars – ca. 2010
