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St. Peter Lutheran Church

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The congregation of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Chapin formed in 1793. Members of St. John’s in Pomaria were making the 10-mile trek from church to their homes in Piney Woods, as Chapin was then called. The families decided that they needed a Lutheran place of worship closer to their community, and in 1794 they organized and built St. Peter.

St. Peter Chapin

Benton Henry of Latta, 2014 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

The new church served the area well, and by 1834 the congregation had outgrown its building and a second church was built on this site. It was expanded in 1888 as Chapin continued growing, and by 1925 this present church replaced the previous one. Today St. Peter is an active member of the North American Lutheran Church.

Plan Your Trip: St. Peter Lutheran Church

Where is St. Peter Lutheran Church located?
Address: 900 Dreher Island Road, Chapin, SC 29036
GPS Coordinates: 34.142265,-81.406968
Website: http://stpeterchapin.com/
What else should I see?
Wheeland School 3.4 miles
Chapin Depot 5 miles
Section House 6 miles
Dreher Island State Park 6.3 miles
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    1. Susan Rauch- St. Peter Lutheran Church, Chapin, SC says

      February 7, 2019 at 1:08 PM

      This is one of the most beautiful photographs I have seen of St. Peter, Chapin. I am the administrative assistant at the church and would like permission to use this photograph on Funeral bulletins. Thank you for posting the SC picture project. My phone number at the church is 945-7643. Regards- Susan Rauch

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      • SC Picture Project says

        February 8, 2019 at 11:49 PM

        We followed up via email, thank you!

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