South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
54 King Street
The James Brown House Circa 1768
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. 54 King Street Marker including
Medallion:
Award 1986
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
Inscription.
54 King Street. The James Brown House , Circa 1768. The James Brown House is situated on a portion of Lot Number 82 of the Grand Modell, the city plan for Charleston that was developed in 1670. The lot was originally granted by the Lords Proprietors on June 12, 1694 to John Frowman, a butcher, for an annual rent of one penny. This three and one-half story Georgian style Single House, and two story brick dependency building were constructed in 1768 by James Brown, a master carpenter. Brown represented St. Michael's and St. Philip's Parishes in the Provincial Congresses, participated in the construction of the first South Carolina State House, and was imprisoned by the British during the Revolutionary War., The handsome two-tiered Regency style piazzas and entry door surround were added between 1810 and 1830 by the Lehre' or Gantt families, who owned the house during this period. During the 1860s, the house was owned as an investment by George A. Trenholm, a merchant. Trenholm served as Secretary of the Treasury for the Confederate States of America from July 1864 to April 1865, and also was engaged in blockade running during the Civil War.
The James Brown House is situated on a portion of Lot Number 82 of the Grand Modell, the city plan for
Charleston that was developed in 1670. The lot was originally granted by the Lords Proprietors on June 12, 1694 to John Frowman, a butcher, for an annual rent of one penny. This three and one-half story Georgian style Single House, and two story brick dependency building were constructed in 1768 by James Brown, a master carpenter. Brown represented St. Michael's and St. Philip's Parishes in the Provincial Congresses, participated in the construction of the first South Carolina State House, and was imprisoned by the British during the Revolutionary War.
The handsome two-tiered Regency style piazzas and entry door surround were added between 1810 and 1830 by the Lehre' or Gantt families, who owned the house during this period. During the 1860s, the house was owned as an investment by George A. Trenholm, a merchant. Trenholm served as Secretary of the Treasury for the Confederate States of America from July 1864 to April 1865, and also was engaged in blockade running during the Civil War.
Erected 1996 by The Preservation Society of Charleston.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 46.423′ N, 79° 55.941′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is on King Street near Prices Alley, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 King Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 983 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
