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

William Mills Tenement

c. 1801

Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011

1. William Mills Tenement Marker

Inscription. The builder of this tenement, William Mills, was born in Dundee, Scotland, and became a prosperous tailor and planter in Charleston. He was the father of Robert Mills, pupil of Thomas Jefferson and America's first native professionally trained architect. The house remained in the Mills family until 1835 when it was sold by William's daughter, Sarah. It was restored in the 1930s by Mrs. Henry Chisolm.

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 Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 32° 46.567′ N, 79° 55.683′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. It is on Elliott Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Elliott 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: Poinsett Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith-Gordon-People's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 99 - 101 East Bay (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Second Bank of the United States (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Slave Auctions of the Domestic Slave Trade (about 300 feet away); 83-107 East Bay Street Rainbow Row (about 300 feet away); Inglis Arch House (about 300 feet away); Broad Street Site of Domestic Slave Trade (about 300 feet away); Thomas Bee's House (about 300 feet away); Ann Peacock House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Also see . . . Robert Mills. Robert Mills (August 12, 1781 – March 3, 1855), most famously known for designing the Washington Monument, is sometimes called the first native born American to become a professional architect, though Charles Bulfinch perhaps has a clearer claim to this honor. (Submitted on December 13, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011

2. William Mills Tenement Marker

William Mills Tenement and<br>Marker (Far Right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2011

3. William Mills Tenement and
Marker (Far Right)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,527 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.