St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church

National Register Listing

Street Address:

Pendleton and Richland Sts., Aiken, SC (Aiken County)

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NRHP Nomination Form

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Record Number:

S10817702022

Description and Narrative:

Although St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church has been important in the history of the town of Aiken since its construction ca. 1842, it is also important for its association with the Aiken Winter Colony. Many of the Winter Colonists belonged to the congregation of St. Thaddeus and contributed generously to its "restoration" in 1926. The changes made to St. Thaddeus reflect the wealth and sophistication of its congregation during the Winter Colony era and illustrate the impact of the Winter Colony community. The church was extensively remodeled in 1926 according to the design of Albert Simons of Charleston. Originally a simple frame, weatherboarded building, St. Thaddeus is now stuccoed and has Greek Revival proportions. The three-bay façade features a pedimented Doric portico that shelters the central, double-door entrance. The entrance features a transom and shelf architrave and is flanked by secondary entrances with transoms and similar architraves. The church has a gable roof surmounted by a one-stage, inset steeple with spire and cross. The nominated property includes the church cemetery. Listed in the National Register November 27, 1984.

Period of Significance:

1926;circa 1842

Level of Significance:

Local

Area of Significance:

Religion

National Register Determination:

listed

Date of Certification:

1984-11-27

Date of Boundary Increase:

No Boundary Increase

County:

Aiken County;Aiken City

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