French Quarter in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
City Hall
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 9, 2011
1. City Hall Marker
Gabriel Manigault
and built in 1801 for the
Charleston branch of
The First Bank of the United States,
Stands upon the site which was set
apart as a market place in 1672
and used for that purpose until
1796 when the old "Beef Market",
as the place was then known, was
destroyed by fire...purchased
by the city in 1818, it has been
occupied as the City Hall since
that time. . . . . . . . . . .
Erected 1938 by The City of Charleston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 32° 46.596′ N, 79° 55.855′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Meeding Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street. Marker is mounted on the building to the left of the far left “port hole” window. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Broad Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. County of Charleston Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this
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Also see . . .
1. Gabriel Manigault. Gabriel Manigault (March 17, 1758 – November 4, 1809) was an American architect. (Submitted on October 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. First Bank of the United States. The First
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009
2. City Hall Marker
Additional commentary.
1. Four Corners of Law
The U.S. Post office and Courthouse sits at the intersection of Broad Street and Meeting Street in Charleston. It is one of four structures at this intersection commonly referred to as the "Four Corners of Law". St. Michael's Episcopal Church, built between 1752 and 1761, represents God's law. The Charleston County Courthouse, built in 1792, represents county law. The Charleston City Hall, built in 1802, represents city law. The U.S. Post Office and Court House, built in 1896, represents federal law.
— Submitted February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
3. City Hall Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009
4. Charleston City Hall
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010
5. City Hall
Photographed By C.O. Greene, Photographer, circa March 1939
6. Bank of the United States
Charleston's City Hall is significant for many reasons. First, it is important for its original, graceful architectural design and its perfect execution of detail. It fits nobly into a highly distinguished group of early American public buildings. The United States Banks in Philadelphia, designed respectively by Samuel Blodgett and William Strickland, the Branch Banks, notably Bulfinch's work in Boston, William Jay's in Savannah, and Martin Thompson's in New York, make a splendid company. They were, and in their time so recognized, highly successful examples of architectural erudition, good design and scale suitable to the thriving cities of the new republic...
HABS SC,10-CHAR,108
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Photographed By C.O. Greene, Photographer, circa March 1938
7. Charleston City Hall
HABS SC,10-CHAR,108
Photographed By C.O. Greene, Photographer, circa March 1939
8. Charleston City Hall
HABS SC,10-CHAR,108
Photographed By Brian Scott, circa 1875
9. Charleston City Hall Engraving
Showing Original Brick Exterior
Showing Original Brick Exterior
Photographed By Brian Scott, circa 1895
10. Charleston City Hall
Southeast Corner
Southeast Corner
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
11. Charleston City Hall
Meeting Street (West) Facade
Meeting Street (West) Facade
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
12. Charleston City Hall
Broad Street (South) Facade
Broad Street (South) Facade
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
13. Charleston City Hall
Broad Street (South) Facade
From West Corner of Meeting and Broad Streets
Broad Street (South) Facade
From West Corner of Meeting and Broad Streets
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
14. City Hall and Charleston's Motto:
Aedes Mores Juraque Curat (She Guards Her Buildings, Customs, and Laws)
Corpus Politicum (the body of the customary laws)
Corpus Politicum (the body of the customary laws)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,320 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 14, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 1, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3. submitted on October 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on June 1, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 5. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on October 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 14. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
