| The oldest church edifice in the city of Charleston. The cornerstone of the Episcopal Church was laid in 1752, and in 1761, the church was opened for services. The type of architecture is according to the tradition of Sir Christopher Wren. St. Michael's is one of the few city churches in America that has retained the original design where the services is to be heard and all the worshippers to participate. The clock and bells were imprted from England in 1764. |
