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

Navy Yard Officers' Quarters

Photographed By Dave W, May 27, 2023

1. Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Marker, Side One

Inscription.
(side 1)
In 2007, nearly 70 acres of the former Charleston Navy Yard (1901) were listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the Navy Yard Officers’ Quarters Historic District. This area of what was later named Naval Base Charleston is located on a portion of the Olmstead Brothers-designed Chicora Park and includes residences, garages, servant quarters, and recreation facilities built over the first half of the 20th c. (Continued on other side) (side 2) (Continued from other side) The prominent siting and grand architecture of many residences here reflected officers’ positions in the base’s military and social hierarchy. Common styles included Neoclassical and Revival (1900s-10s), “Panama Houses” (1930s), and simpler frame homes (1940s). Built in 1905, the brick, two-story Italian Renaissance Revival building 250 ft. NE housed offices for the Commandant, his staff, and the Captain of the Yard.

Erected 2019 by Palmetto Railways. (Marker Number 10-115.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 32° 52.044′ N, 79° 58.07′ W. Marker is in North Charleston, South

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Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is at the intersection of Navy Way and Everglades Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Navy Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Navy Way, North Charleston SC 29405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charleston Naval Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District (a few steps from this marker); The Navy Base (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial (about 700 feet away); Wooden Ships And Iron Men (about 800 feet away); 41 For Freedom (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Gator Navy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greyhounds Of The Fleet (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charleston Navy Yard Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Charleston.

Also see . . . National Register Application / Approval. Picture of many of the structures within the District are included.

South Carolina SP Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District

(Submitted on May 28, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)

Navy Yard Officers'' Quarters Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave W, May 27, 2023

2. Navy Yard Officers'' Quarters Marker, Side Two

Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave W, May 27, 2023

3. Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Marker

Photographed By Dave W, May 27, 2023

4. Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Marker

Commandant, staff and Captain of the Yard office building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.