Parish Church of St. Helena

The Parish Church of St. Helena
LocationBeaufort, South Carolina
CountryUnited States
DenominationAnglican Church in North America
Websitesthelenas1712.org
History
Founded1712
Dedicated1724
Architecture
StyleGeorgian/Federal
Administration
DioceseSouth Carolina
Clergy
RectorThe Rev. Samuel Porcher "Shay" Gaillard IV
Parish Church of St. Helena
Part ofBeaufort Historic District (ID69000159)
Added to NRHPDecember 17, 1969

The Parish Church of St. Helena is a historic Anglican church in Beaufort, South Carolina. Founded in 1712, it is among the oldest churches in the United States. Its building—erected in 1724 but expanded and substantially modified in the 19th century—is among the oldest continuously used church buildings in the United States. The church is a contributing property to the Beaufort Historic District, and the broader parish encompasses several sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Beaufort County.