West Ashley in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Trust
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2013
1. In Trust Marker
“We don’t own any land and we don’t own any house. God has given it to us in trust, to make into something better during our lifetime.” – Ferdinanda Waring, upon selling this property to the state.
Ferdinanda Legare Waring transformed Old Towne Plantation into a place of magnificent beauty. She inherited a portion of Old Town and bought out family members by the late 1930s. Employees from her flower business and egg farm helped her cultivate the beautiful informal gardens surrounding her home. Ferdinanda’s vision and stewardship protected this property and made today’s public trust, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, possible.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 48.2′ N, 79° 59.139′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in West Ashley. Marker can be reached from Old Town Plantation Road. Marker is located on the History Trail at Charles Towne Landing. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 Old Towne Road, Charleston SC 29407, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Search Goes On (a few steps from this marker); 300th Anniversary of the Settlement of Charles Towne (within shouting distance of this marker); Stained Dirt?!
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More about this marker. The left of the marker features a photograph, courtesy of the Post and Courier, of Ferdinanda Legare Waring, taken near the site of the marker. It has a caption of “In 1981, 40 year after planting the avenue, Ferdinanda’s oaks provided her shade, pleasure and satisfaction. Today’s avenue is even more spectacular.”
The lower right of the marker contains a photo of the Legare-Waring House with the caption “It is clear from this 1930s photo, Ferdinanda had a lot of work ahead restoring the deteriorating structure. The land was overgrown, and goats were living in this, her grandparents’ cottage.”
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2013
2. In Trust Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2013
3. Marker at Charles Towne Landing
The Legare-Waring House can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2013
4. Avenue of Oaks
The avenue of oak trees leading up to the Legare-Waring House, that were planted by Ferdinanda Legare Waring, is seen here.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2013
5. Legare-Waring House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 498 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
