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The church is unique to Savannah in that it was born out of an educational institution. [2] What was known as the Oglethorpe Colored Free School (established in 1865 and named for the city's founder, James Oglethorpe) became the Beach Institute. The institute fell under the auspices of the Colored Educational Association of Savannah, itself an ...
1744 - Cornerstone of the first Christ Church building is laid by Mr. Bosomworth. [21] 1750 - The first church building is dedicated. [21] 1750 - On July 7, a black woman is baptized at Christ Church. It is believed to be the first baptism of a black person in Savannah. [2] 1758 - The cemetery, now known as Colonial Park, is vested in Christ ...
On February 24, 1823, Christ Church became one of the three original parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, along with Christ Church on St. Simon's Island and Saint Paul's Church in Augusta, Georgia. [12] On February 26, 1838, construction began on a new building at the same location, which stands today as the current church building. [13]
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The former First Church of Christ, Scientist is an historic Christian Science church building located at 1200 North Robinson Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. Built in 1920, it was designed in the Classical Revival style of architecture. On September 9, 2001, was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Christ Church (Episcopal), 28 Bull Street, Savannah, Chatham County, GA Contributor Names Historic American Buildings Survey, creator Couper, James Hamilton Created / Published Documentation compiled after 1933 Subject Headings - churches - Episcopal churches - Georgia -- Chatham County -- Savannah Notes