Summerall Chapel

Summerall Chapel is a military college chapel with a cross-shaped floor plan decorated with thirty stained glass windows. These windows illustrate scenes from the life of Jesus in 13th-century Gothic style.

The chapel opened in 1937 originally as the Cadet Chapel and was renamed in 1953 to honor General Charles Pelot Summerall. This change marked recognition of his importance to the military institution and its history.

The chapel serves as a gathering place for multiple faith communities on campus, where cadets and visitors come together for worship and reflection. Its design reflects an openness to different religious traditions.

The chapel sits on the Avenue of Remembrance between Daniel Library and Mark Clark Hall on the college grounds. Visitors should expect formal dress codes and check ahead if planning to attend services.

The stained glass windows were crafted by Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios following designs by H.G. Wilbert and feature detailed biblical stories. These windows represent skilled glassmaking and design work from an era when such craftsmanship was still commonly practiced.

Location: Charleston

Inception: 1938

Part of: The Citadel

Website: http://citadel.edu/root/chapel

GPS coordinates: 32.79787,-79.95898

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:05