South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Major Peter Bocquet's House
c.1770
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010
1. Major Peter Bocquet's House Marker
shortly after the lot was given to him in July,
1770, by his father Peter Bocquet, senior, a
Huguenot immigrant. The younger Bocquet
became a major in the Revolutionary forces,
a member of the General Assembly, a Privy
Councilor and later State Treasurer and
Commissioner of Sequestrated Estates.
He planted in St. Paul's Parish.
The superbly handsome Georgian
decoration of the interior is notably like that
of Col. John Stuart's house, c. 1772, at
106 Tradd St. Other notable features are the
handsome Regency style front door frame,
done in stucco, and the second floor balcony.
Erected by Preservation Society of Charleston.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 32° 46.575′ N, 79° 55.938′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is on Broad Street, 0.1 miles east of King Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Ramsay House (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Doctor John Lining (within shouting distance of this marker); Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity (within shouting distance of this marker); This Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Gedney Main Howe, Jr (within shouting distance of this marker); William Harvey House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (about 300 feet away); County of Charleston Historic Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Blake Tenements (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named County of Charleston Historic Courthouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
2. Major Peter Bocquet's House Marker
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010
3. Major Peter Bocquet's House
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010
4. Major Peter Bocquet's House
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010
5. Major Peter Bocquet's House
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
6. Major Peter Bocquet's House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,205 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 2. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 6. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
