Plymouth Congregational Church (Charleston, South Carolina)
Plymouth Congregational Church is a historic congregation founded by African Americans in Charleston, South Carolina. It was established in 1867.[1] Services were initially held at Avery Normal Institute, the city's first school for African Americans. The historic original church building is now a residence.[2] George C. Rowe, a printer and poet, was a minister at the church. A state historical marker is at the site.
The congregation was established by African Americans, including former slaves emancipated after the American Civil War. They split off from the prominent Circular Congregational Church.[3] The church was backed by the American Missionary Society.[4]
The congregation eventually relocated to the West Ashley section of Charleston.[5]
Francis L. Cardozo was one of the church's early pastors. His granddaughter married Paul Robeson who stayed at the church's parsonage.[6]
Phil Noble bought the former parsonage for use as a residence.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Circular Congregational Church | A Brief History of the Circular Church". www.circularchurch.org.
- ^ "Plymouth Congregational Church". SC Picture Project.
- ^ "Hallowed Ground: Circular Congregational Church, Charleston". discoversouthcarolina.com.
- ^ "PITT.041-43.1 - 41-43 Pitt Street (Old Plymouth Congregational Church) / 32 Bull Street". charleston.pastperfectonline.com.
- ^ Parker, Adam. "Disappearing churches: Downtown Charleston congregations cope with big changes". Post and Courier.
- ^ "Plymouth Congregational Church". South Carolina Historical Markers.
- ^ Strom Thurmond and the 1948 election by Phil NobleJun 7, 2014 Savannah Now
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