Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Gothic Revival church in McClellanville, United States.
The rectangular frame structure at 369 Drayton Street features a pedimented gable-front roof with a square-based steeple and Gothic Revival architectural elements.
The church, established in 1872, represents the first separate African-American congregation in Georgetown County, formed when emancipated congregants left Duncan United Methodist Church.
The congregation maintains strong ties to African American heritage through religious services, educational programs, and community gatherings in Charleston County.
The National Register of Historic Places listed building occupies 2.3 acres of land, including a cemetery at coordinates 33°5′21″N and 79°27′24″W.
Michelle Obama's grandparents were members of this church, which was guided by Augustus T. Carr, a former slave who purchased freedom for his family.
Location: South Carolina
GPS coordinates: 33.08917,-79.45667
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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