French Quarter in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Market Hall and Sheds
Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, October 18, 2019
1. Market Hall and Sheds Marker
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1975
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. 32° 46.843′ N, 79° 55.883′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of Meeting Street and South Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Meeting Street. Marker is to the right of the street-level entrance, near the right stairway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 188 Meeting St, 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. Charleston City Market (here, next to this marker); City Market (here, next to this marker); The Site of Carteret Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nicholas Trott House
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Regarding Market Hall and Sheds. Excerpt from the National Historic Landmark nomination:
The Market is considered one of Charleston's best examples of the Greek Revival Style. The architect, Edward B. White, practiced in Charleston from 1842-1879 and designed a number of the city's historic and architecturally significant buildings during that period. …
Also see . . . History of the Charleston City Market. The site has been a public market for more than two centuries, despite fires, tornadoes and war. (Charleston City Market) (Submitted on December 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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2. Market Hall and Sheds Marker
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Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, October 18, 2019
3. Market Hall and Sheds Marker
Plaque is between the street entrance and right stairs.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on April 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on December 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
