St. John in the Wilderness in Hendersonville, North Carolina

This lovely old stone church dates back to 1833 and was originally created as a private chapel. In 1836, it was deeded to the Episcopalian Church. The church still remains in excellent condition today and sits on a mound surrounded by several heavy granite graves. What made the church so unique for the times was that white people and slaves were allowed to worship inside together. The very first wedding performed in the church was between two slaves. Many free blacks and slaves were buried in the church’s cemetery.  Immediately…

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