Harleston Village in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Kornahrens-Guenveur House
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 6, 2012
1. Kornahrens-Guenveur House Markers
Award 1977
Carolopolis
Condita A.D.
1670
Preservation Society of Charleston
The Carolopolis Award is a plaque placed on buildings that have been preserved, restored, rehabilitated or are outstanding examples of new construction. The award is presented to those individuals, businesses or organizations that currently own the property. The Carolopolis Award is a slightly modified reproduction of the seal of the City of Charleston. The word Carolopolis comes from the original name of the city.
Built by
John H. Kornahrens,
soda water manufacturer
who used timber from
an original house on the lot
built circa 1772 by
John Delke', a tanner.
Owned and occupied since 1925
by Edward Leon Guenveur, Sr.,
a plumbing contractor
and his family.
Restored in 1972 by his daughter, Louise
and her husband, Wm. A. Streat, Jr. Architect.
Erected by Approved by Preservation Society of Charleston.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 32° 46.981′ N, 79° 56.311′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Harleston Village. It is on Coming Street, on the left when traveling north. Located between George and Bull Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 Coming 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: Cameron House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Blacklock House (within shouting distance of this marker); 63 ½ Coming Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Farr House (about 300 feet away, measured
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Also see . . . The Buildings of Charleston: A Guide to the City's Architecture. By Jonathan H. Poston, Historic Charleston Foundation page 520 (Submitted on April 16, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 6, 2012
2. Kornahrens-Guenveur House and Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 6, 2012
3. Kornahrens-Guenveur House, 57 Coming Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 846 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
