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

County of Charleston Historic Courthouse

 
 
County of Charleston Historic Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
1. County of Charleston Historic Courthouse Marker
Inscription.
Originally built in 1753 as Statehouse
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. Marker 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.
 
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 distance of this marker);
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Blake Tenements (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named County of Charleston Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity (within shouting distance of this marker); This Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. study another marker shown.
 
Charleston Historic Courthouse<br>North Facade image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
2. Charleston Historic Courthouse
North Facade
County of Charleston Historic Courthouse<br>Broad Street (South) Facade image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
3. County of Charleston Historic Courthouse
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 493 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.

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