Harleston Village in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cameron House
Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 5, 2012
1. Cameron House Marker
Hugh P. Cameron,
a crockery merchant, as his residence.
In 1892, David Bentschner,
a clothing merchant,
purchased the home and changed
the interior to Colonial Revival.
The front gate, carrying his initials,
was added at that time.
Erected by The College of Charleston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 32° 46.986′ N, 79° 56.345′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Harleston Village. It is on Bull Street, on the left when traveling east. Located between Pitt and Coming Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Bull 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Blacklock House (within shouting distance of this marker); 63 ½ Coming Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Kornahrens-Guenveur House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Farr House (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Lucas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Charity and Benevolence
this page online
Regarding Cameron House. this house has an unusual plan, with two parlors in front, a small room and stairhall at the rear and the entrance in a pavillion on the east side. The interior was remodeled in the 1890s in the Colonial Revival style. The College of Charleston restored the house in 1972 as a faculty residence. (Charleston County Library)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 5, 2012
2. Cameron House and Marker at 12 Bull Street
Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 5, 2012
3. Cameron House, entrance in a pavillion on the east side.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 6, 2012
4. Cameron House -The front gate, carrying David Bentschner initials, as mentioned
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 6, 2012
5. Cameron House- David Bentschner initials
Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 5, 2012
6. Cameron House , today The Caroline and Albert Simons, Jr. Center for Historic Preservation
housed at 12 Bull Street, on the western edge of the College of Charleston's campus, which itself is located in the center of the historic district of peninsular Charleston. The Cameron House was built c.1851. The graceful antebellum mansion houses classrooms, design studios, exhibit space and faculty and program offices for the program of Historic Preservation and Community Planning.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,412 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 14, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
