Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Robert Stewart House
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
1. Robert Stewart House Marker, Side 1
Washington was entertained lavishly and then honored by the Masons of Prince George Lodge No. 16 and the Winyah Indigo Society.
This house, the only extant brick residence in Georgetown built before the American Revolution, was later owned by Benjamin Allston, Sr. (1765–1847). It remained in the hands of his descendants, the Pyatt and Parker families, until 1979.
Erected 1997 by Georgetown County Historical Society. (Marker Number 22-45.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1864.
Location. 33° 22.116′ N, 79° 17.208′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kaminski House (within shouting distance of this marker); Landing of Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Georgetown (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaminski House Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 24 Pound Naval Gun (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Kaminski House Museum (about 300 feet away); Joseph Hayne Rainey Park (about 400 feet away); Georgetown’s Industrious Past (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
Additional keywords. Washington's Southern Tour
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
2. Robert Stewart House Marker, Side 2
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 6, 2010
3. Robert Stewart House Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
4. Robert Stewart House
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
5. Rear of House, Viewed from the Water's Edge
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
6. The Patron Saint of Gardners, St. Fiacre
In the niche at the back of the house is a statue of St. Fiacre. the sign reads “The Roman Catholic Church deemed August 39 as Feast Day of Saint Fiacre and is a day of celebration in Europe. His first miracle was the toppling of trees and bushes as he simply dragged his spade across the ground. He planted vegetables, flowers and herbs. People flocked to him for food, healing and spiritual guidance. Travelers broughts seeds from as far as Rome and the Holy Land.” —Georgetown Garden Club
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 11, 2013
7. Robert Stewart House Marker seen along Front Street traveling southeast
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,533 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 7, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 7. submitted on May 12, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
