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

The South Carolina Society

South Carolina Society Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010

1. South Carolina Society Marker

Inscription. Founded by French Huguenots September 1, 1737, was incorporated May 1, 1751, by the Provincial General Assembly and the Charter confirmed at the Court of St. James by George II December 20, 1752. To further the Society's activities this Hall and School, designed by the noted architect, Gabriel Manigault, was built in 1799-1804. The portico added in 1825, was designed by Frederick Wesner. The building is regarded as one of the most historic and beautiful in the nation.

Erected by Preservation Society of Charleston.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1919.

Location. 32° 46.53′ N, 79° 55.851′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. It is on Meeting Street south of Broad Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72 Meeting Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Constitutional Convention of 1868 (a few steps from this marker); Poyas-Mordecai House (a few steps from this marker); John Cordes Prioleau House

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(a few steps from this marker); Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings (within shouting distance of this marker); The Philip Moore House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sol Blatt, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge J. Waties Waring (within shouting distance of this marker); James Francis Byrnes (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

The South Carolina Society Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 8, 2013

2. The South Carolina Society Marker

The South Carolina Society Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010

3. The South Carolina Society Hall

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010

4. The South Carolina Society Hall

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, February 12, 2010

5. The South Carolina Society Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,122 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 2. submitted on September 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.