Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The church was begun in 1772 and completed in 1787 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Live 5 (Oct. 25, 2018) told the Lady in White story of the churchyard. Source: Live 5. The tie to Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee" is legend; Charleston Magazine finds no support for it. Source: Charleston Magazine.
Then and now

Public access
Open to the public Churchyard open Mon–Sat 10 am–2 pm (Unitarian Church). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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