37. Trinity United Methodist Church   
275 Meeting Street
circa 1807

Edward C. Jones, a name familiar to students of Charleston architecture, drew the plans for this church in 1848. Jones design was reminiscent of a Roman temple, sporting six grand columns. The Trinity United Methodist was not the first congregation to use this structure as a place of worship. Westminster Presbyterian first held services here, and it was not until 1926 that the property was purchased for use by the Methodist Church.

38. Washington Light Infantry   
287 Meeting Street
circa 1807

In 1807, the citizens of Charleston organized what would become one of the nation’s oldest militia units. Named for George Washington, the militia was called to serve in the war of 1812, assisted in the development of the Citadel, and served in the Mexican American War, the Civil War, and World War I. Its members reorganized under the auspice of the South Carolina National Guard. The armory of the Washington Light Infantry houses a relic room and meeting hall, and shares its building with the Sea Grant Consortium.

39. College of Charleston   
66 George Street
circa 1770

The College of Charleston was founded prior to the Revolution in 1770. It is one of the nations oldest schools and the oldest within the state. In 1836 the college became the nation’s first municipal college. ”To encourage and institute youth in the several branches of liberal education,” was the founders mission and the college still strives for that goal today. More than 9,800 students attend classes at this historic and lovely campus centered on George Street, while another 2,000 are part of the college's exceptional graduate program at the University of Charleston.

40. Bethel Methodist Church   
57 Pitt Street
circa 1876

The first Methodist congregation in Charleston purchased this parcel of land in 1795 and the Old Bethel United Methodist Church building was erected 1797. A schism between black and white members of the congregation developed in the 1830s. The original church was thus moved to the western portion of the lot in 1852, to be used by the black Methodists. Work soon began at the original site for this second Methodist Church for the white congregation. The church is one of the best examples of Greek Doric temple architecture in the State.

41. Old Bethel United Methodist Church   
222 Calhoun Street
circa 1797

Old Bethel United Methodist Church is the third oldest church building surviving in Charleston. The church is an architectural reminder of the significant relationship between African Americans and the Methodist Church in Charleston. Methodists conducted extensive missionary work among African Americans in South Carolina, sometimes suffering persecution for their suspected abolitionist tendencies. Old Bethel was founded and paid for by both black and white citizens. Originally constructed in the gabled meetinghouse style with white clapboards, construction began in 1797 and was completed in 1807.

42. Avery Institute   
125 Bull Street
circa 1867-1868

Constructed in 1867 to 1868, the Avery Normal Institute was Charleston’s first free secondary school for African Americans. Reverend F. L. Cardoza organized the school in 1865. Cardoza received a grant of $10,000 for his school from the estate of Reverend Charles Avery of Pittsburgh, a philanthropic Methodist, for whom the school was named. Further financial assistance was received from the Freedman’s Bureau, local merchants, and the American Missionary Association of New York City, who also staffed the school. The building was constructed by local white contractors for $17,000.