Ansonborough in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Benjamin DuPré House

Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 29, 2011

1. The Benjamin DuPré House Marker

Medallion:
Award 1985
Carolopolis
Condita A.D.
1670
Preservation Society of Charleston

The Carolopolis Award is a plaque placed on buildings that have been preserved, restored, rehabilitated or are outstanding examples of new construction. The award is presented to those individuals, businesses or organizations that currently own the property. The Carolopolis Award is a slightly modified reproduction of the seal of the City of Charleston. The word Carolopolis comes from the original name of the city.

Inscription. C.- 1804 This significant single house was built by Benjamin DuPré, a French tailor, sometime after 1803. The entire area was known as “Gadsden’s Green” after Christopher Gadsden who divided this land into six wharf lots and 197 back lots, built a brick Market, a canal and a landing. East Bay Street was known as Front Street, George Street was named Minority Street, after Gadsden’s political interest, DuPré’s house was built in the prevailing Federal Style and in 1813 was purchased by the merchant Thomas Lesesne.

Erected by Preservation Society of Charleston.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 32° 47.202′ N, 79° 55.751′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Ansonborough. Marker is on East Bay Street (U.S. 52) near George Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 East Bay 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. Blake-Grimké House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Moses C. Levy House (about

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400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Borough Houses (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named The Borough Houses (about 800 feet away); St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Liberty Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Joseph Johnson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); 14 George Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

The Benjamin DuPré House and Marker, 317 East Bay Street (US 52) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 29, 2011

2. The Benjamin DuPré House and Marker, 317 East Bay Street (US 52)

The Benjamin DuPré House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 29, 2011

3. The Benjamin DuPré House and Marker

The Benjamin DuPré House, included in Historic Charleston District image. Click for full size.

S.C. Dept. of Archives and History, Kate Stojsavljevic, Clemson University Graduate Program, January 1, 1980

4. The Benjamin DuPré House, included in Historic Charleston District

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,605 times since then and 165 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on January 21, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.