Ansonborough in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Harleston Boags Funeral Home
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 29, 2011
1. Harleston Boags Funeral Home Markers
of Historic Places
South Carolina
Department of Archives
And History
Charleston
Old E. Historic District
Harleston Boags Funeral Home
(Lower Plaque)
Harleston - Boags Funeral Home
(Formerly Harleston Funeral Home)
Celebrating 100 Years
Founded in 1896 by Edwin Gailliard Harleston and Robert Harleston as Harleston Brothers Funeral Home at 255 Meeting Street. In 1914 Edwin Gailliard Harleston moved his Funeral Home to 121 Calhoun Street, his newly built structure constructed by Thomas Pinckney, Architect; Cassey Smalls, builder. Harleston's children and a few of his grandchildren namely, Maithulun N. Fleming, a grandson, operated the business until he retired, followed by Jobe Colbert. The business became Harleston - Boags on June 6, 1978
Erected 1996 by S.C. Dept. of Archives and History , The Moja Arts Festival, City of Charleston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1218.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Emanuel A.M.E. Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Emanuel AME Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Wade Hampton Monument (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 14 George Street (about 600 feet away); Rice, Rattlesnakes, and Rainwater (about 600 feet away); Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Project SC 1233 F (about 700 feet away); Wragg Square (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Regarding Harleston Boags Funeral Home. one of the first funeral homes for African Americans in Charleston
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 29, 2011
2. Harleston Boags Funeral Home
Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase) *** (added 1970 - - #70000923)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 29, 2011
3. Harleston Boags Funeral Home Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 29, 2011
4. Harleston Boags Funeral Home Markers
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 29, 2011
5. Harleston Boags Funeral Home and Markers, 121 Calhoun Street
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