Visitor | St. Stephen

This quiet town, located 15 miles north of Moncks Corner, has a population of approximately 1,825 residents. Major industries, such as Albany International, Georgia Pacific and Smith Enterprises, proudly call St. Stephen their home.

One of the most popular and infamous sites in St. Stephen is the St. Stephen Episcopal Church, constructed between 1767 and 1769. Revenue from the prosperous indigo market funded the construction of this historic building, which replaced a small wooden frontier chapel. Visitors from around the world revel in the quality of its beautiful masonry. William Axson, a member of the Wambaw Lodge of Freemasons, and Supervisors A. Howard and Francis Villeponteaux inscribed their signatures on the east wall above the chancel window. These signatures have been carefully preserved and can still be viewed today. St. Stephen Episcopal Church earned the distinction of being named a National Historic Landmark. Today, the church has an active congregation and still conducts weekly worship services.

For more information about St. Stephen, visit www.sstvisitorsc.org