St. Paul's Church, Edenton
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 Archaeological sites on the National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina Brick buildings and structures Buildings and structures in Chowan County, North