Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Historic church in South Carolina. Built 1822 by Robert Mills. Added to the National Register in 1985, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Bethesda Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 502 DeKalb Street in Camden, South Carolina. A National Historic Landmark, the main church building was built in 1822 and is one of few surviving churches designed by 19th-century American architect Robert Mills.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 502 Dekalb St., Camden, SC |
| County | Kershaw County |
| Listed | Feb 4, 1985 |
| Listed for | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | See Also:City of Camden Historic District |
| Reference number | 85003258 |
| Built | 1822 · more from the 1820s |
| Architect | Robert Mills |
| Type of place | church building |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building, 1 object |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 502 Dekalb St., Camden, SC |
| Coordinates | 34.2463° N, 80.6052° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Congaree National Park · 32 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Bluff Hike In Camping 31 miles · Longleaf Campground 31 miles · Congaree Picnic Shelter 31 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 6 records ↗
Map
Nearby in Kershaw County
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Questions people ask
When was Bethesda Presbyterian Church listed on the National Register?
Feb 4, 1985. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Bethesda Presbyterian Church built?
1822, designed by Robert Mills.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Bethesda Presbyterian Church?
Yes. Bethesda Presbyterian Church is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Bethesda Presbyterian Church?
502 Dekalb St., Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina. The nearest national park unit is Congaree National Park, 32 miles away.
Source: Congaree National Park
What does the Bethesda Presbyterian Church listing include?
The listing counts 2 contributing resources. Those are 1 building and 1 object. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Bethesda Presbyterian Church?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Bethesda Presbyterian Church?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Bethesda Presbyterian Church?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Bluff Hike In Camping, 31 miles away. Longleaf Campground is 31 miles away, and Congaree Picnic Shelter is 31 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Bethesda Presbyterian Church?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Is there a wildfire near Bethesda Presbyterian Church right now?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Harry Hampton East Csp Rx, 31 miles away.
Source: Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 85003258. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.