Oxford English Dictionary

In 1820, St. James' Mission established the first organized religious body in Greenville. Soon afterwards, in 1825, the first church was built on land given by Vardry McBee, and in 1828, Bishop Nathaniel Bowen consecrated the church as Christ Church. The present building, constructed in 1852-54, is the oldest church building in Greenville, displaying Gothic architecture in its greatest example. The graveyard surrounding the church is the burying grounds for many of Greenville's most distinguished leaders. Among those is a former Governor of South Carolina, many war heroes, and "Greenville's Father," Vardry McBee.

Directions:
Depart from Heritage Green Place. Turn left onto Buncombe St. The name will change to East North St. Go to the intersection of East North St. and Church St. The church is on the right corner.

• Thomas, Charles E. 10-300, National Register of Historic Places Inventory, Nomination Form. Inventory of Historic Places in South Carolina. Christ Church. 5 September, 1970.