History of the Knights of Columbus and Rev. P.N. Lynch Council 704

The Knights of Columbus, Rev. P.N. Lynch Council No. 704, was established in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1902. In 2002, this Council last year celebrated its 100th anniversary. The initial membership roll contained 55 members. The first Grand Knight was Francis B. Moran, and the first Chaplain was the Very Rev. James Budds. In 1906, the Council began construction of its current Hall on Calhoun Street. Construction was completed in 1910. It is the oldest council in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Council 704 has been, and continues to be, active in fulfilling the mission outlined above in providing college scholarships to local students, contributing to the Our Lady of Mercy Outreach on Johns Island, Operation Hope, and various other charitable programs.

Today the Council lists more than 400 men on its rolls a and stands ready to continue in the next 00 years the work and example set by its members in the Council's first 100 years.

Ever following its great principles of CHARITY, UNITY, FRATERNITY AND PATRIOTISM, the Knights of Columbus Rev. P.N. Lynch Council 704 looks forward to the years ahead with renewed vigor and inspiration.