St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is a historic church in

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. The church was built in 1848 and was consecrated by Bishop

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. It is the oldest brick edifice in

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. Past

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s include Major General John Archer Lejeune and Dr. Tichenor. It is also home to a cemetery with a monument to a Confederate Unknown Soldier, erected in 1901. This church was listed on the

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on April 24, 1974 with the help of Father Lyle Franklin Parratt who was the priest there at the time. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is an active parish in the

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.Diocesan listing for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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. File:Southern Cross of Honor Grave.jpg, Confederate grave stone at cemetery with

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