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St Philip's Churchyard

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

142 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

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VISITOR INFORMATION

The church currently says its sanctuary and graveyard are closed to weekday visitors during construction. Confirm access directly before traveling; services are being held in the parish hall.

The parish currently states that the sanctuary and graveyard are closed to weekday visitors during construction. Contact the church for current access.

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The churchyard is affected by construction; confirm the parish has reopened access before choosing a date.

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PEOPLE WHO LIVED HERE

About St Philip's Churchyard

John C. Calhoun is buried in the churchyard of St Philip’s Church in Charleston.

The active parish maintains the sanctuary and churchyard.

History happened here at St Philip's Churchyard

St Philip’s is a long-standing Charleston parish with a historic burial ground.

Calhoun died in 1850 and was interred here; his memorial is one of the churchyard’s prominent monuments.

PEOPLE WHO DIED HERE

PEOPLE AT REST HERE

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John C. Calhoun

EXTERNAL LINKS

St Philip’s parish, address and current construction closure: https://www.stphilipschurchsc.org/

St Philip’s parish, visitor note: https://www.stphilipschurchsc.org/tea-room

South Carolina Encyclopedia, Calhoun burial: https://www.scencyclopedia.org/sce/entries/calhoun-john-caldwell/

Map coordinates: https://en.chped.com/wiki/St._Philip%27s_Church_(Charleston,_South_Carolina)

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