Central Baptist Church | |
Location | 26 Radcliffe St., Charleston, South Carolina |
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Coordinates | 32°47′18″N 79°56′28″W / 32.78833°N 79.94111°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1891 |
Architect | Hutchinson, John P. |
Architectural style | Gothic, Carpenter Gothic |
NRHP reference No. | 77001217[1] |
Added to NRHP | August 16, 1977 |
Central Baptist Church is a historic Southern Baptist church at 26 Radcliffe Street in Charleston, South Carolina.[2][3] The Central Baptist Church was completed in 1893 and is considered the first church in Charleston founded and constructed entirely by African-Americans. The structure reflects Carpenter Gothic and Italianate influences and remains in excellent condition. Perhaps the most significant features of the structure are the large folk-art murals portraying biblical scenes including the Crucifixion, the Ascension, and the Resurrection of Christ which date back to 1915. Architect, John Pearson Hutchinson Sr., was hired as a negro carpenter, building contractor, and non-licensed architect. He was also a Deacon of the church.[4] It was built in 1891 and added to the National Register in 1977.[1]
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