1763 Anglican Church Interior, Berkeley County SC, 1938

This vintage photograph from South Carolinas Berkeley County captures the interior of an Anglican church, an architectural relic dating back to 1763. The structure is believed to have been built by Zachariah Villepontoux, a prominent brickmaker, reflecting the craftsmanship and heritage of early French Huguenot settlers who arrived following the Edict of Nantes.

The image features the churchs pulpit, an essential element of Anglican worship, highlighting the significance of this building in the communitys spiritual life. The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, an extensive collection aimed at documenting the rich architectural history of the region.

Published in 1938 in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys Plantations of the Carolina Low Country, this photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the historical relevance of the church and its role in the cultural landscape of South Carolina.

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