McBee Chapel-Conestee,SC
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firefrog69
N 34° 45.964 W 082° 21.209
17S E 376137 N 3847935
Quick Description: Located in Conestee,SC
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2007 9:12:25 AM
Waymark Code: WM2D99
Views: 48
Long Description:
(McBee Chapel) Architecturally unique, McBee Methodist Church was
designed ca. 1842 by John Adams, a local wheelwright who felt that
more seating space could be secured by an octagonal arrangement.
The little structure is a fine example of octagonal architecture in
vogue in the United States from the 1840s-1860s, its prime
advantage being that it encloses one-fifth more floor area than a
square with the same total length of wall. In addition, octagonal
design offered a new aesthetic dimension to American architecture
at this time. The eight-sided brick structure has a pyramidal
asphalt shingle roof topped by an octagonal louvered cupola. It
also features a molded brick cornice and a whitewashed base. The
small stained glass panes surrounding larger panes of clear glass
were added at a later date. The balcony, formerly used by slaves
prior to the Civil War, was later removed and its door converted to
another window. The church has a seating capacity of 150. The
church was named for Vardry McBee, the “Father of Greenville” who
provided funds for the little church. Listed in the National
Register March 23, 1972.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 05/07/1842
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: United Methodist
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
Conestee Rd.
Conestee, SC United States
29695
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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