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St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Pendleton and Richland Sts., Aiken, South Carolina
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, Facade
Although St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church has been important in the history of the town of Aiken since its construction ca. 1842, it is also important for its association with the Aiken Winter Colony. Many of the Winter Colonists belonged to the congregation of St. Thaddeus and contributed generously to its "restoration" in 1926. The changes made to St. Thaddeus reflect the wealth and sophistication of its congregation during the Winter Colony era and illustrate the impact of the Winter Colony community. The church was extensively remodeled in 1926 according to the design of Albert Simons of Charleston. Originally a simple frame, weatherboarded building, St. Thaddeus is now stuccoed and has Greek Revival proportions. The three-bay façade features a pedimented Doric portico that shelters the central, double-door entrance. The entrance features a transom and shelf architrave and is flanked by secondary entrances with transoms and similar architraves. The church has a gable roof surmounted by a one-stage, inset steeple with spire and cross. The nominated property includes the church cemetery. Listed in the National Register November 27, 1984. - SCDAH
Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1984
Community Planning and Development; Religion
A - Event
Religious structure
Periods of significance
ca. 1842; 1926
Contributing buildings: 1
Contributing sites: 1
Aiken County, South Carolina (56)
Aiken Winter Colony TR (9)
Aiken, South Carolina (21)
Church (5,683)
Place of worship (6,049)
Stucco (7,816)
June 30, 2017: New Street View added by Michael Miller
June 6, 2014: Updated by Michael Miller: Added "Description" & "Street View"
June 6, 2014: New Street View added by Michael Miller
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