Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Branford-Horry House
59 Meeting Street
| | circa 1751 | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, March 2, 2024
1. Branford-Horry House Marker (replacement)
This outstanding Georgian House, designated of National Importance was built by William Branford (1715-1767), planter and member of the Colonial Assembly, on land inherited by his wife Elizabeth Savage (1731-1817). It is famous for its carved cypress paneling and its drawing room which has been called "one of the most distinguished 18th century rooms in America." The piazzas were added circa 1826 by Branford's grandson Elias Horry (1773-1834), lawyer, planter, twice Mayor of Charleston, President of the Charleston Library Society and the College of Charleston, and in 1831-1834 President of the South Carolina Railroad when it was the longest railroad in the world. From 1853-1882, the house was home of the family of Antoine Barbot, a prominent Charleston merchant, and his wife Marie Esnard. The house is protected by external and internal easements held by the Preservation Society of Charleston.
Erected 2013 by Preservation Society of Charleston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1751.
Location. 32° 46.492′ N, 79° 55.854′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is at the intersection of Meeting
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Regionally, this marker is in Historic Charleston and in the Lowcountry. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Harvey House (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Robert Pringle House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Philip Moore House (within shouting distance of this marker); 58 Tradd Street (within shouting distance of this marker); John Cordes Prioleau House (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Presbyterian Church of Charleston (within shouting distance of this marker); 72-74 Tradd Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. William Cleland's House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Branford-Horry House (has been replaced with this marker).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker At This Location also titled "Branford-Horry House".
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011
2. Branford-Horry House and Marker
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010
3. Branford-Horry House
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, March 2, 2024
4. NRHP plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on October 5, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 27, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
