The Treasures of Cathedral Church

The Cathedral Church of St Luke and St Paul holds a variety of intricately carved graves, weathered by experience. Located in downtown Charleston, this Victorian style graveyard is home to many of the city's wealthy and predominant inhabiters of the 18th century.

One of the many beautiful graves include this die, base, and cap that is home to Catherine, wife of William Simmons. She died on March 3rd, 1862 at 21 years old.

This double cradle style grave holds Percy and Sue Guerard. Percy lived from December 14th, 1836 to April 10th, 1900, while Sue lived from February 4th, 1832 to August 3rd, 1910.

The Cochran family lie in their personal mausoleum dated November 20, 1837.

 This articulate obelisk reads "My second morn shall sawn brighter than the first".

Alice Flacc Simons is remembered by this ornate vault. Simons lived from April 19th, 1848 to January 3rd, 1891.

This column features a crown of roses laid upon the top. Christopher Gadsue died on September 30th, 1849 at age 24.

In this tomb rests Benjamin Grimkie and his infant daughter Mary. He died at age 27 while she was only 13 months.

Sarah Reeve Hanckel lies under this ledger stone that memorializes her. Her life ended in October 1822 when she was only 9 years, 9 months, and 9 days old.

Thomas Hume consorted this monument for Georgeanna Hume. She lived from October 19th, 1819 to September 7th, 1855.

This religious headstone is memorial style gravestone dedicated to Alethea Jonts and is dated 1874.