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

The Colonel Alexander Hext Tenements

51-53 Tradd Street

— circa 1736 —

The Colonel Alexander Hext Tenements Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

1. The Colonel Alexander Hext Tenements Marker

Inscription. This Georgian double-tenement is located on part of lot number 60 of the Grand Modell, a city plan developed between 1670-1680. Lot number 60 was granted originally to Robert Tradd, after whose family Tradd Street is named. The property was constructed circa 1736 as an investment by Colonel Alexander Hext, a Johns Island planter who served as a member of the Commons House of Assembly from 1725-1736. Number 53 Tradd was later the home of George Saxby, a prominent merchant and planter. Saxby served as a member of the Commons House of Assembly in 1746 and from 1751-1753, and as Inspector of Stamp Duties during the Stamp Act crisis of 1765. During the crisis, a mob ransacked his house in search of stamps and Saxby was burned in effigy. The Colonel Hext Tenements were restored in the 1950's.

Erected by The Preservation Society of Charleston.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.

Location. 32° 46.484′ N, 79° 55.8′ W.

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Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. It is on Tradd Street 0.1 miles east of Meeting Street, on the right 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,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: The George Ducat House (a few steps from this marker); The William Vanderhorst House (a few steps from this marker); Jacob Motte House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. William Cleland's House (within shouting distance of this marker); 58 Tradd Street

The Colonel Alexander Hext Tenements image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

2. The Colonel Alexander Hext Tenements

(within shouting distance of this marker); William Harvey House (within shouting distance of this marker); 83-85 Church Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Timothy Ford's House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

3. The Colonel Alexander Hext Tenements

The Colonel Alexander Hext Tenements Marker at 53 Tradd Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 6, 2011

4. The Colonel Alexander Hext Tenements Marker at 53 Tradd Street

Included next to the marker
Medallion:
Award
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

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 987 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.