Historic Cemeteries in Charleston County, SC
There are 8 historic cemeteries in Charleston County, SC in our directory. Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Historic Cemeteries in Charleston County, SC
- St. Philip's Graveyard142 Church Street · Charleston, SC · est. 1723Episcopal cemetery
- Coming Street Cemetery189 Coming Street · Charleston, SC · est. 1762Jewish cemetery
- Saint John's Chapel Cemetery18 Hanover Street · Charleston, SC · est. 1835Episcopal cemetery
- Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery57 Pitt Street · Charleston, SC · est. 1796Methodist cemetery
- Ephrath Burial GroundCharleston, SC · est. 1818Christian cemetery
- West CemeteryCharleston, SC · est. 1723Episcopal cemetery
- Sullivan's Island Historic Cemetery406 Patriot Street · Sullivans Island, SCCemetery
- St Mary of the Annunciation's GraveyardCharleston, SC · est. 1770Christian cemetery
Other cemetery types in Charleston County, SC
Frequently asked questions
What is a historic cemetery?
Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
How many historic cemeteries are in Charleston County, SC?
We list 8 historic cemeteries in Charleston County, SC. Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Why might a historic cemetery be missing from this list?
We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.