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

Richard Hutson

1745 - 1795

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009

1. Richard Hutson Marker

Inscription. Herein Lie the Remains of Richard Hutson 1747 - 1795 son of Rev. William and Mary Woodward Hutson South Carolina Patriot, Statesman and Jurist Graduated Princeton 1765 Founding Body The College of Charleston 17-72 - 1794 Member S.C. general Assembly and Legislative Council 1776 - 1790 Served in Militia and Imprisoned by The British during The Revolutionary War Delegate to Continental Congress 1778 - 1779 Signer Articles of Confederation Lieutenant Governor 1782 - 1783 Author of Act Incorporatiing City of Charleston 1783 First intendant (Mayor) of Charleston 1783 Judge Court of Chancery 1784 - 1794 Senior Judge 1791 - 1794

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1747.

Location. 32° 46.744′ N, 79° 55.797′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Meeting Street. Marker is in the Independent or Congregational Church of Charlestown grave yard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. John Caldwell Calhoun (a few steps from this marker); Colonel William Rhett (within shouting distance of this marker); Powder Magazine Flags (within shouting distance of this marker); The Two Cannons

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Powder Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Philip's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Trott's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009

2. Richard Hutson Marker

The Independent or Congregational Church of Charlestown Grave yard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009

3. The Independent or Congregational Church of Charlestown Grave yard

Richard Hutson Marker in the Independent or Congregational Church Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 6, 2011

4. Richard Hutson Marker in the Independent or Congregational Church Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,311 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 8, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.