South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Cordes Prioleau House
68 Meeting Street
— circa 1810 —
After 1882, it was the home of Dr. Charles U. Sheppard, who is noted for his efforts to establish tea production in the Lowcountry. The current appearance of this large stuccoed brick dwelling, with Renaissance Revival detailing, reflects alterations and additions made in the 1890s by William Bachman Chisolm.
Erected 1996 by Preservation Society of Charleston.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1849.
Location. 32° 46.518′ N, 79° 55.848′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is at the intersection of Meeting Street and Ropemakers Lane, on the right when traveling north on Meeting Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 68 Meeting Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Philip Moore House (a few steps from this marker); The South Carolina Society (a few steps from this marker); Constitutional Convention of 1868 (within shouting distance of this marker); Poyas-Mordecai House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings (within shouting distance of this marker); Sol Blatt, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge J. Waties Waring (within shouting distance of this marker); Branford-Horry House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
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 1,544 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 2. submitted on September 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 6. submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Emch of Charleston, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.