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

Thomas Legare House

c. 1759

Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011

1. Thomas Legare House Marker

Inscription. Handsome Georgian style house built by a prosperous Huguenot merchant. An outstanding example of an early Charleston single house well adapted to the narrow lot purchased in 1752. In 1816 an adjacent house was demolished to provide space for the walled garden and elegant Regency piazzas. Interior panelled with wide cypress boards carved in a bold but restrained design. Restored in 1926 by W. Lucas Simons, Esq.

Erected by Preservation Society of Charleston.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1752.

Location. 32° 46.517′ N, 79° 55.733′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. It is on Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 Church 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: Alexander Christie House (here, next to this marker); Heyward-Washington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Bee's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ann Peacock House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 83-85 Church Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 26 Tradd Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 23 Tradd Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Poinsett Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); DuBose Heyward House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Brewton House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Also see . . . Huguenot - Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 14, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011

2. Thomas Legare House Marker

Thomas Legare House<br>c. 1759<br>90 Church Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011

3. Thomas Legare House
c. 1759
90 Church Street

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 1,751 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.