Church Of The Holy Apostles

9457 Patterson Street

Barnwell, SC 29812


Phone: (803) 259-3477

City: Barnwell

Region: Midlands

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Church Of The Holy Apostles

Built in 1856 of pine in the typical Gothic style of the English Parish Church, tradition states this Episcopal sanctuary was used as a stable for Union horses by Gen. Kilpatrick during Sherman's 1865 march of destruction. The large baptismal font, believed to date from medieval times, was used as a watering trough. The altar window was a gift of Gov. James Hammond and was saved from Sherman's troops by being removed and buried along with the church silver. There are many famous South Carolinians buried in the adjacent cemetery: former Governor Johnson Hagood, Civil War General A.P. Butler and writer and historian William Gilmore Simms.

Info & Amenities

Location

The church is in downtown Barnwell on the corner of Hagood Ave. and Patterson St., two blocks S. of the Barnwell County Courthouse Sq.


Days and Hours of Operation

The church is opened daily from 9am-dark. Tours of the church, cemetery and Rectory can be arranged by calling the church office which is located at 9447 Patterson Street (2 buildings down from church). Sunday worship 10:30am. Morning prayer Wednesdays 8am.


Listed on National Register

Yes


Free Admission

Yes


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