Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Historic church in South Carolina. Added to the National Register in 1973, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Church of the Holy Cross is a historic Anglican church at 335 North Kings Highway in Stateburg, South Carolina. Built in 1850-52 to a design by noted South Carolina architect Edward C. Jones, it is a notable example of rammed earth construction with relatively high style Gothic Revival styling. It was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture in 1973.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | SC 261, Stateburg, SC |
| County | Sumter County |
| Listed | Nov 7, 1973 |
| Listed for | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Church of the Holy Cross |
| Reference number | 73001732 |
| Type of place | church building, rammed earth building |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | SC 261, Stateburg, SC |
| Coordinates | 33.9533° N, 80.5321° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Congaree National Park · 17 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Bluff Hike In Camping 18 miles · Congaree Picnic Shelter 19 miles · Longleaf Campground 19 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗
Map
Nearby in Sumter County
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Questions people ask
When was Holy Cross Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?
Nov 7, 1973. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Holy Cross Episcopal Church?
Yes. Holy Cross Episcopal Church is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Holy Cross Episcopal Church?
SC 261, Stateburg, Sumter County, South Carolina. The nearest national park unit is Congaree National Park, 17 miles away.
Source: Congaree National Park
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Holy Cross Episcopal 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 Holy Cross Episcopal Church?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Holy Cross Episcopal Church?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Bluff Hike In Camping, 18 miles away. Congaree Picnic Shelter is 19 miles away, and Longleaf Campground is 19 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Holy Cross Episcopal Church?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, 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 Holy Cross Episcopal Church right now?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Rcw Rx Csp, 18 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 73001732. 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.