South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
County of Charleston Historic Courthouse
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
1. County of Charleston Historic Courthouse Marker
of British Royal Government
Partially destroyed by fire in 1788
Rebuilt in 1792 with third floor addition
Restored to 1792 appearance
in 2001 by Charleston County
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.
Location. 32° 46.583′ N, 79° 55.867′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. It can be reached from Courthouse Square. Marker is located on the north facade of the County Courthouse, facing Blake Tenements. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81 Broad 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: St. Michael's Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Courthouse and Post Office / Briggs V. Elliott (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named County of Charleston Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Michael's Church (within shouting
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Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
2. Charleston Historic Courthouse
North Facade
North Facade
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
3. County of Charleston Historic Courthouse
Broad Street (South) Facade
Broad Street (South) Facade
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on October 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
