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

Harth-Middleton House

c. 1797

By Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

1. Harth-Middleton House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

John Harth, planter and lumber merchant, built this handsome house at his lumber yards, then at the end of the south bay, in 1797. In 1816, he sold the house to Henry Augustus Middleton, who enlarged it, and whose family continued to own it until 1917. The notable garden was created after the extension of South Battery by the boulevard land fill.

Erected by The Preservation Society of Charleston.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 32° 46.242′ N, 79° 56.088′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on South Battery Street 0.1 miles west of Legare Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 68 South Battery Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Gibbes House (a few steps from this marker); The John Blake House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Parker Drayton House (about 500 feet away); The Colonel James English House

Harth-Middleton House image. Click for full size.

By Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

2. Harth-Middleton House

Marker is visible mounted to the left, above the lower window.

(about 500 feet away); 8 Legare Street (about 600 feet away); John Fullerton House (about 700 feet away); Toomer- Purse House (about 800 feet away); Simmons-Edwards House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

By Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

3. Harth-Middleton House

By Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

4. Harth-Middleton House

Harth-Middleton Garden Gates image. Click for full size.

By Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

5. Harth-Middleton Garden Gates

Harth-Middleton House Marker includes image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, 2011

6. Harth-Middleton House Marker includes

Medallion:
Award 1970
Carolopolis
Condita A.D.
1670
Preservation Society of Charleston
The Carolopolis Award is a plaque placed on buildings that have been preserved, restored, rehabilitated or are outstanding examples of new construction. The award is presented to those individuals, businesses or organizations that currently own the property. The Carolopolis Award is a slightly modified reproduction of the seal of the City of Charleston. The word Carolopolis comes from the original name of the city

By Mike Stroud, October 6, 2011

7. Harth-Middleton House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 27, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 6. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on November 17, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.