South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
This Building
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010
1. This Building Marker
period on a part of the land once
known as Archdale's Square, was
occupied the Charleston branch of
the First Bank of the United States
prior to 1800. Acquired in 1833
by the Hebrew Orphan Society, it
served as the society's hall. Also
for a time as the meeting place of
the K.K. Beth Elohim Congregation,
and during a later period as the
Hebrew Orphanage.
Erected 1949 by Historical Commission of Charleston, S.C.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 32° 46.589′ N, 79° 55.902′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is on Broad Street, 0.1 miles west of Meeting Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 88 Broad Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity (a few steps from this marker); Gedney Main Howe, Jr (a few steps from this marker); County of Charleston Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
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Also see . . .
1. First Bank of the United States. The First Bank was a bank chartered by the United States Congress on February 25, 1791. (Submitted on October 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim. Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (also known as Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue, Congregation K. K. Beth Elohim, or more simply K. K. Beth Elohim) is a historic synagogue located at 90 Hasell (pronounced as if it were spelled Hazel) Street in Charleston,
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
2. This Building Marker
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010
3. Hebrew Orphanage
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010
4. Hebrew Orphanage
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
5. This Building
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
6. This Building with Marker along Broad Street
Historic American Buildings Survey, M.B. Paine,, circa April 1934
7. Old Jewish Orphanage, 88 Broad Street, Historic American Engineering Record,Habs SC,10-CHAR,68--1
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 1,087 times since then and 20 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. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 5. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on January 17, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
