Historic Cemeteries in Charleston, SC
There are 7 historic cemeteries in Charleston, 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, SC
- St. Philip's Graveyard142 Church Street · est. 1723Episcopal cemetery0.3 mi
- Coming Street Cemetery189 Coming Street · est. 1762Jewish cemetery1.1 mi
- Saint John's Chapel Cemetery18 Hanover Street · est. 1835Episcopal cemetery1.3 mi
- Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery57 Pitt Street · est. 1796Methodist cemetery0.7 mi
- Ephrath Burial GroundCharleston, SC · est. 1818Christian cemetery0.7 mi
- West CemeteryCharleston, SC · est. 1723Episcopal cemetery0.2 mi
- St Mary of the Annunciation's GraveyardCharleston, SC · est. 1770Christian cemetery0.4 mi
Other cemetery types in Charleston, 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, SC?
We list 7 historic cemeteries in Charleston, 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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