Central Baptist Church: A Brief History

The Central Baptist Church was completed in
1893 and is considered the first church in Charleston founded and
constructed entirely by African-Americans. The structure reflects
Carpenter Gothic and Italianate influences and remains in excellent
condition. Perhaps the most significant features of the structure are
the large folk-art murals portraying biblical scenes including the
Crucifixion, the Ascension, and the Resurrection of Christ which
date back to 1915.