South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Heyward-Washington House
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2011
1. Heyward-Washington House Marker
[Upper Marker]:
His Visit
to Charleston
May 1791
the Guest of the Citizens
President
George Washington
Was Entertained in This House
————— • —————
This Memorial Erected by a Daughter
of the
American Revolution
A Charter Member
Mrs Edward Willis
May 1901
[Lower Marker]:
Has Been Designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the Provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1955
This Site Possesses Exceptional Value
in Commemorating or Illustrating
the History of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1970
Erected 1901.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1791.
Location. 32° 46.517′ N, 79°
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alexander Christie House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Legare House (within shouting distance of this marker); 83-85 Church Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Bee's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ann Peacock House (within shouting distance of this marker); 26 Tradd Street (within shouting distance of this marker); DuBose Heyward House (within shouting distance of this marker); 23 Tradd Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Poinsett Tavern (about 300 feet away); The William Vanderhorst House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Also see . . .
1. Heyward-Washington House. Located in the downtown Historic District, within the area of the original walled city, this brick double house was built in 1772 by rice planter Daniel Heyward as a town-house for his son, Thomas Heyward, Jr. (Submitted on December 12, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Heyward-Washington House. Heyward-Washington House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 8, 2013
2. Photo Update - Upper Marker
3. Heyward-Washington House. The Heyward-Washington House is a very fine three-story brick Charleston “double house” which commemorates the residence of Thomas Heyward, Jr., one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. (Submitted on December 12, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Thomas Heyward, Jr. Thomas Heyward, Jr. (July 28, 1746 – March 6, 1809) was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence and of the Articles of Confederation as a representative of South Carolina. (Submitted on December 12, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 8, 2013
3. Photo Update - National Historic Landmark Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 9, 2011
4. Heyward-Washington House Marker
Marker seen on side of house (yellow arrow)
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2011
5. Heyward-Washington House Museum Sign
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2011
6. Heyward-Washington House
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2011
7. Heyward-Washington House
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 1,014 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 12, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on August 14, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 12, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
