Historical Marker

Strawberry Chapel

S. C. SEC. RD. 8-44, ABOUT 7 MILES SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH S. C. HWY. 402, BETWEEN MONCKS CORNER AND GOOSE CREEK · Between Moncks Corner And Goose Creek · Charleston

South Carolina marker

Inscription

Chapel of Ease to St. John's (Biggin Church), built about 1725 on land bequeathed by James Child, founder at this place, of the Town of Childbury. Strawberry Ferry was established here by Act of Assembly in 1705.

Location

AddressS. C. SEC. RD. 8-44, ABOUT 7 MILES SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH S. C. HWY. 402, BETWEEN MONCKS CORNER AND GOOSE CREEK
CityBetween Moncks Corner And Goose Creek
CountyCharleston
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.095850, -79.933050

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