South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Drayton House
Rising from the Civil War ashes of the original c. 1830 Benjamin Smith House, the Drayton House was built on the surviving foundation in 1885 as a city residence for Charles and Eliza Drayton of Drayton Hall. The grand home was designed in the Eastlake architectural style that was popular during the Victorian era, and it remained in the drayton family for 84 years. Adding to the property's charm, the original antebellum tack house, stables, and carriage house survive in excellent condition.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 32° 46.31′ N, 79° 55.679′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. It is on East Battery Street south of Atlantic Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 East Battery 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A House in Mourning: Death of a Soldier (a few steps from this marker); Site of Fort Mechanic (within shouting distance of this marker); 6 Water Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Seizure of the Planter (about 500 feet away); 42 Church Street (about 500 feet away); Dr. Vincent Le Seigneur House (about 500 feet away); Young-Johnson House (about 500 feet away); 18 Church Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
