French Quarter in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fireproof Building
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the united States of America
1974
National Park Service United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1974.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.
Location. 32° 46.638′ N, 79° 55.86′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Chalmers Street and Meeting Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the elevated facade of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 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. A different marker also named Fireproof Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hibernian Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Quaker Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Light Infantry Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucius Mendel Rivers (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain John Christie (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Regarding Fireproof Building. Building is home to the South Carolina Historical Society.
Also see . . .
1. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. (Submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)
2. The Fireproof Building from Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 18, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
3. Official Web Site of:: "South Carolina Historical Society". "The South Carolina Historical Society is housed in the historic Robert Mills Fireproof Building located at 100 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina." (Submitted on April 27, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
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 1,076 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.