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

William C. McElheran House

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, June 13, 2010

1. William C. McElheran House Marker

Inscription. Built c. 1847 by William C. McElheran, this Charleston "single house" became after 1860, part of the C.D. Franke Carriage Factory Complex. The factory, which made cannon carriages for the Confederate Army, remained at this location into the 1890's. The building, which had fallen into ruin, was purchased in 1974 and completely restored as a residence.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 32° 47.028′ N, 79° 55.86′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Ansonborough. It is on Wentworth Street 0.1 miles west of Anson Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: St. Peter's Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Joseph Johnson House (within shouting distance of this marker); A History of Courtenay Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Rhett House (about 300 feet away); Col. William Rhett House (about 300 feet away); Trinity Methodist Church Original Site / William Hammett

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(about 400 feet away); St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Jones-Howell House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

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Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, June 13, 2010

2. William C. McElheran House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,445 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.