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Unity Baptist Church is located in South Carolina
Unity Baptist Church
Location in South Carolina
Unity Baptist Church is located in the United States
Unity Baptist Church
Location in the United States
Location Sumter and Hart Sts., Kershaw, South Carolina
Area less than one acre
Built 1910
Architect Shropshire, George L.
Architectural style Late Gothic Revival
MPS Lancaster County MPS
NRHP reference No. 90000098
Added to NRHP February 16, 1990

Unity Baptist Church is a historic building located in Kershaw, South Carolina. It stands at the corner of Sumter and Hart Streets. This church is especially important to the African American community in the area. It was built a long time ago, in 1910.

Unity Baptist Church: A Historic Place

The church building itself is a great example of the Late Gothic Revival style. This means it has design features often seen in older churches, like pointed arches and tall windows. The church is made of wood.

What Else Is There?

Besides the main church building, there are other important structures on the property. These include the church's parsonage, which is the house where the minister lives. There is also a small building called a privy. These buildings are also part of the church's history.

National Recognition

Because of its history and unique architecture, Unity Baptist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect the church for future generations.

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