St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Marker #:

16-80

Title:

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

GPS:

N 34°21’41.15″  W 80° 04’26.93″

Address:

305 W. Washington St. (DT)

Hartsville

Erected:

2019

 

Inscription

Front:

St. Joseph’s began as a missionary parish to serve Hartsville’s African American community. Established in 1945, the parish operated a school and convent in addition to a church. By 1953 the school, which served African American students, including K-7 and had 90 enrolled. In 1967 the school and convent closed. In 1980 the church merged with St. Mary the Virgin Mother.