South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Bull's House
c. 1720
Modell of Charles Town" were granted
in 1696 to Stephen Bull of Ashley Hall and
Sheklon. This house, one of the oldest on the
city, was built circa 1720 by his son, William
Bull, later Lt. Governor of South Carolina.
Subsequent owners added the piazzas to
the south and west wing and altered the
interiors, but the exterior remains virtually
unchanged. From these steps, Gov. Robert Y. Hayne
dissuaded a group of nullificationists from
proceeding to the battery where they intended
seize a ship and declare war on the Union.
Erected by Preservation Society of Charleston.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1696.
Location. 32° 46.367′ N, 79° 55.833′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is at the intersection of Meeting Street and Ladson Street, on the left when traveling north on Meeting Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 Meeting Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Daniel Huger House (a few steps from this marker); 36 Meeting Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 37 Meeting Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Old St. Michael’s Rectory (within shouting distance of this marker); The Joseph Yates House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Eveleigh House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Vincent Le Seigneur House (about 400 feet away); Young-Johnson House (about 400 feet away); Black and White Worlds: (about 400 feet away); Thomas Heyward, Jr. (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,710 times since then and 194 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.