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

The Farr House

Circa 1813

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 3, 2019

1. The Farr House Marker

Inscription. Built before 1817 by Kathrine Blacklock Farr and her husband Nathaniel on land conveyed to her by her father William Blacklock builder of 18 Bull Street.

Erected by College of Charleston.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 32° 47.019′ N, 79° 56.336′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Harleston Village. Marker is on Coming Street just north of Green Way, on the left when traveling north. Marker is mounted above eye-level, directly on the subject house, near the 2nd floor front entrance landing, facing Coming Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 Coming 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. Cameron House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson-Sottile House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kornahrens-Guenveur House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Blacklock House (about 300 feet away); Nine College Way (about 300 feet away); Benjamin Lucas House (about 400 feet away); Elizabeth Jackson (about 500 feet away); College of Charleston (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

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Also see . . . Higdon Leadership Center — College of Charleston. Students are always invited to sit on the welcoming porch, which serves as the Lee and Ann Higdon Student Leadership Center. The center is located in an historic Charleston single house built prior to 1817 for Nathaniel Farr and his wife, Katherine. The building is named for former college president Lee Higdon, who served from 2001 through 2006, and his wife, Ann. (Submitted on October 18, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

The Farr House Marker (<i>tall view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 3, 2019

2. The Farr House Marker (tall view)

The Farr House Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 3, 2019

3. The Farr House Marker (wide view)

The Farr House Patio image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 3, 2019

4. The Farr House Patio

The Farr House (<i>southeast corner view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 3, 2019

5. The Farr House (southeast corner view)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 18, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.