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

Simmons-Edwards House

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 2, 2011

1. Simmons-Edwards House Marker

Inscription.
Simmons-Edwards House has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.

Erected 1975 by National Park Service - United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 32° 46.362′ N, 79° 56.033′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is on Legare Street. Located between Tradd and Gibbes Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12-14 Legare Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Toomer- Purse House (a few steps from this marker); John Fullerton House (a few steps from this marker); 8 Legare Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Reverend Paul Trapier Gervais House (within shouting distance of this marker); Parker Drayton House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 32 Legare Street (about 500 feet away); Miles Brewton House

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(about 500 feet away); John McKee House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Regarding Simmons-Edwards House. National Register of Historic Places:
Simmons-Edwards House *** (added 1971 - - #71000753)
Also known as The Pineapple Gates
12--14 Legare St. , Charleston
♦ Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style: Federal
♦ Period of Significance: 1800-1824

Built ca. 1800 by Francis Simmons, this three-story house with raised basement is done in the Federal style. The two-story piazza located on the side of the house is typical of many Charleston dwellings during this period. Brick composition is Flemish bond and house has brick quoins at each of its corners. First floor colonnade has stylized unfluted Corinthian columns. Second floor colonnade has segmental arches and the roof over the piazza is denticulated. Basement is arcaded under the piazza. Entrance door has small denticulated cornice over a transom. Roof is hipped with three dormers on each side of the house while one faces the street and rear of the house. In 1816, George Edwards purchased the property and enlarged the premises,

Simmons-Edwards House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 2, 2011

2. Simmons-Edwards House and Marker

creating a garden which was separated from the house yard by a notable fence of wrought iron which had unusual stuccoed columns topped with sandstone balls. The house has extensive outbuildings connected to the main house at its rear. Listed in the National Register January 25, 1971; Designated a National Historic Landmark November 7, 1973. (South Carolina Department of Archives and History)

Also see . . . Simmons-Edwards House. was built for Francis Simmons, a Johns Island planter.... (Submitted on October 12, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Simmons-Edwards House Pineapple Gate image. Click for full size.

South Carolina Department of Archives and History

3. Simmons-Edwards House Pineapple Gate

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 875 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.