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Glimpses of Charleston

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The Citadel Baptist Church, across from Marion Square, was originally to be named the Fourth Baptist Church. But, one of the preexisting Baptist churches closed -- making that name inaccurate and moot. Thus, the Citadel Square (as which Marion Square was previously known) moniker.

We’re Number 4!

The Citadel Baptist Church, across from Marion Square, was originally to be named the Fourth Baptist Church. But, one of the preexisting Baptist churches closed — making that name inaccurate and moot. Thus, the Citadel Square (as which Marion Square was previously known) moniker.

Ask a Local

What’s the deal with the City Market? Were slaves sold there or not?

asks John H., from Seattle, Washington… The City Market is what was called the “Slaves’ Market,” not the “Slaves Market.”  That apostrophe makes all the difference in the world. While a shocking number of humans were sold into slavery in Charleston (a very dark period in the City’s history), they were not sold at what […]

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