French Quarter in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Trott's Cottage
First Brick Dwelling
— c.1709 —
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010
1. Trott's Cottage Marker
Judge Nicholas Trott (1663-1740) owned the property prior to 1709. Judge Trott, born in England, came to America in 1699 to accept appointment by the Lords Proprietors as Attorney General for the Southern Portion of the Province of South Carolina.
In 1718, while serving on the Vice-Admiralty Bench, Trott presided over the trail of the infamous "Gentleman Pirate", Stede Bonnet, sentencing him to death by hanging. He is also remembered for his compilation of laws of the colony; "Trott's Law", one of the most complete collections of laws in the New World.
In the building's earliest days it may have been used as Judge Trott's clerk's court office and the powder receiver's quarters. It is said to have survived over the years because of its thick brick walls covered with a tabby stucco mixture of lime, mud and oyster shells.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1709.
Location. 32° 46.772′ N, 79° 55.812′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Cumberland Street, 0.1 miles west of Church Street, on the left
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Nicholas Trott House (here, next to this marker); The Old Powder Magazine (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Powder Magazine Flags (a few steps from this marker); The Two Cannons (a few steps from this marker); Site of the First Methodist Church In Charleston (a few steps from this marker); Richard Hutson (within shouting distance of this marker); John Caldwell Calhoun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Nicholas Trott. Nicholas Trott (January 19, 1663 – January 21, 1740) was an 18th century British judge, legal scholar and writer. (Submitted on February 15, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010
2. Trott's Cottage
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010
3. Trott's Cottage
June 27, 2003
4. Judge Nicholas Trott
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,246 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 15, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
