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

The Colonel James English House

circa 1760

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 6, 2011

1. The Colonel James English House Marker

Inscription. Property granted to Sir Francis Salters, originally included Nos. 51 and 51-1/2 South Battery. In 1760, Col. James English built this single English style house with kitchen and servants building at 51-1/2. Old sea wall runs across rear of property. Owners represent sixth generation of direct descent to occupy this house, and a portrait of the builder hangs in drawing room.

Erected 2006 by Preservation Society of Charleston.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.

Location. 32° 46.233′ N, 79° 55.998′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. It is on South Battery near Legare Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 South Battery, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The John Blake House (within shouting distance of this marker); Magwood-Moreland House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Gibbes House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harth-Middleton House (about 500 feet away); Ingraham-Forrest House (about 500 feet away); Thomas Lamboll House 19 King Street

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(about 500 feet away); USS Hobson Tribute (about 600 feet away); The Cleland Kinlock Huger House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

The Colonel James English House and Marker at 49 South Battery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 6, 2011

2. The Colonel James English House and Marker at 49 South Battery

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,041 times since then and 219 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.