Taylor's Chapel is located on what is now Mt. Pleasant Golf Course, although when the chapel was built in 1853, it was just open land. The building has not been altered since that time, and thus retains its integrity.
This tiny church is stone, but covered with white-painted stucco, with a gable roof. The overall style is Greek Revival with a classical door surround and classical pediments and cornices.
It has Greek Revival stylistic elements, including the overall
proportions of the building as well as a classical door surround and classical
pediments and cornices. Inside there are frescoes on the walls and ceiling,
attributed by tradition to the Italian-American painter Constantino Brumidi.
The frescoes are trompe l'oeil paintings of classical architectural detailing,
including pilasters, panels, coffering, and ornaments.
The church is still used occasionally, mainly at Christmas and Easter.
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