St. Paul's Church, Edenton, is a historic parish church in Edenton, North Carolina. The building, which dates from 1760, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The churchyard has the tombs of governors Charles Eden (1673–1722), Thomas Pollock (1654–1722), and Gabriel Johnston (1699–1752).
Services
On Sundays the church holds a breakfast, Christian education, and two morning services – Rite I & II.
History
St. Paul's Parish was established on November 12, 1701, by an act of the provincial general assembly.
Architecture
St. Paul's Church is a five-bay, brick church building with a gable roof. It features a slightly engaged square tower. It is the second oldest church building in North Carolina, and the only colonial church still in regular parish use. The interior was restored to its 19th-century appearance following a fire in 1949.
See also
List of Anglican churches
List of the oldest buildings in North Carolina
References
External links
1701 establishments in North Carolina
18th-century Church of England church buildings
18th-century Episcopal church buildings
American Revolution on the National Register of Historic Places
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