Methodist · SC · est. 1798 · Historic register

Old Bethel United Methodist Church

222 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401

About Old Bethel United Methodist Church


Old Bethel United Methodist Church is a Methodist church located at 222 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC, 29401. Old Bethel United Methodist Church was founded in 1798. You can reach Old Bethel United Methodist Church at +18435775011.

Old Bethel United Methodist Church through the years


  1. 1798 Founded
  2. 1975-04-21 Added to the National Register

Where is Old Bethel United Methodist Church located?


Old Bethel United Methodist Church is located at 222 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC, 29401. The building sits at coordinates 32.78441, -79.94204, placing it in Charleston, SC 29401.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Old Bethel United Methodist Church


The ZIP code 29401 area around Old Bethel United Methodist Church is home to 8,895 residents with a median household income of $80,886 and a median age of 42.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

8,895 Residents in ZIP 29401
42.4 Median age
$80,886 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Old Bethel United Methodist Church


Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.

  • Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
  • Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
  • Dress is casual to business-casual.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Old Bethel United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places


Old Bethel United Methodist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 75001693, added to the Register on 1975-04-21.

Read the official NPS nomination for Old Bethel United Methodist Church →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Old Bethel United Methodist Church


5 other US churches in the Greek Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Old Bethel United Methodist Church


2 other churches with a documented founding year of 1798 are indexed in Churches List.

Old Bethel United Methodist Church by the numbers


228 Years of continuous worship since 1798
Greek Revival architecture Architectural tradition

Questions and answers about Old Bethel United Methodist Church


What denomination is Old Bethel United Methodist Church?
This church is part of the Methodist tradition.
Where is Old Bethel United Methodist Church located?
Old Bethel United Methodist Church is located at 222 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC, 29401.
When was Old Bethel United Methodist Church founded?
Founded in 1798.
Is Old Bethel United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 75001693, added 1975-04-21.
What is the architecture of Old Bethel United Methodist Church?
Old Bethel United Methodist Church is a Greek Revival architecture building.

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Est. 1798 One of 918 Methodist churches in SC  ·  See the register →
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