South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
As Old as Charleston
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
1. As Old as Charleston Marker
The Tavern has been a spirited part of Charleston's history since the late 17th century.
From the early seaport days, through pirate attacks, the Revolution and Civil War, earthquakes and hurricanes, Prohibition and the Great Depression, the Tavern and Charleston have not only survived these historical events, they stand as a living example of the Spirit of Self-reliance and the Resilience that is the
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 46.583′ N, 79° 55.6′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. It is at the intersection of East Bay Street and Exchange Street, on the right when traveling north on East Bay Street. Marker is affixed to the west side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 East Bay 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. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Tavern (here, next to this marker); Convention on Ratification (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker, Evans & Cogswell Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee Cohen Harby (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Exchange
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Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
2. As Old as Charleston Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
3. 120 East Bay Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,104 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
