Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The State House of South Carolina
Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
1. The State House of South Carolina Marker Left Inscription
Inscription.
The State House of South Carolina. . (Left Inscription)
Construction of this State House was begun in 1855 and continued uninterruptedly to February 17, 1865 when Sherman burned Columbia. Work was resumed in 1867 and carried on irregularly to 1900.. (Right Inscription):
The architect of this State House was John R. Niernsee born in Vienna, Austria, May 27, 1823 Died in Columbia June 7, 1885 Buried in St. Peter's Churchyard. (National Historic Landmark Plaque):
The State House of South Carolina Has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States Of America 1980.
(Left Inscription)
Construction of this State House was begun in 1855 and continued uninterruptedly to February 17, 1865 when Sherman burned Columbia.
Work was resumed in 1867 and carried on irregularly to 1900.
(Right Inscription):
The architect of this State House was John R. Niernsee
born in Vienna, Austria, May 27, 1823
Died in Columbia June 7, 1885
Buried in St. Peter's Churchyard
(National Historic Landmark Plaque):
The State House of
South Carolina
Has been designated a National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States Of America
1980
Erected by Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, United States Department Of The Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 34° 0.042′ N, 81° 2.016′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker can be reached
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from the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1) and Main Street. North Side Of State House, Gervais St. (US 378 / US 1) and Main St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . 1. Wikipedia entry for South Carolina State House. The South Carolina State House is in the Greek Revival style (Submitted on April 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. South Carolina Statehouse. An example of Neo-Classical architecture, the South Carolina Statehouse
Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
2. South Carolina Statehouse North Entrance
is a three-story, domed edifice of granite, marble, brick and iron. (Submitted on August 29, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. John Randolph Niemsee. John Rudolph Niernsee (1814–1885) was an American architect, the head architect for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. (Submitted on August 29, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
3. The State House of South Carolina Marker Left Inscription
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 2008
4. The State House of South Carolina Marker
National Register of Historic Places:
South Carolina Statehouse *** (added 1970 - Building - #70000598) •
Also known as South Carolina State House,Grounds,and Artifacts •It was declared a National Historic Landmark May 11, 1976
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5. The State House of South Carolina Marker Right Inscriptions
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6. The State House of South Carolina Marker National Historic Landmark Plaque
South Carolina Department of Archives and History, September 15, 2006
7. The State House of South Carolina North front view
South Carolina Department of Archives and History, September 15, 2006
8. The State House of South Carolina Front Door, north entrance
Historic American Buildings Survey, Jack E. Boucher, April 1960
9. The State House of South Carolina , North Facade
Historic American Engineering Record,
HABS SC,40-COLUM,9-3
South Carolina Department of Archives and History, September 15, 2006
10. The State House of South Carolina South view
Historic American Buildings Survey, Jack E. Boucher, April 1960
11. The State House of South Carolina South Facade
Historic American Engineering Record
HABS SC,40-COLUM,9-1
South Carolina Department of Archives and History, September 15, 2006
12. The State House of South Carolina Dome detail
Historic American Buildings Survey, Jack E. Boucher, April 1960
13. The State House of South Carolina , Lantern, dome and Cupola
Historic American Engineering Record
HABS SC,40-COLUM,9-5
South Carolina Department of Archives and History, September 15, 2006
14. The State House of South Carolina west elevation
Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 16, 2011
15. The State House , west side
4 stars (boxed in red) indicate Union cannonball strikes
Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 16, 2011
16. The State House west wall window showing 2 Union cannonball strkes, indicated by "stars"
South Carolina Department of Archives and History, September 15, 2006
17. The State House of South Carolina east elevation
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 2008
18. The State House of South Carolina Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 2006
19. The State House of South Carolina is the Capitol Building
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20. South Carolina Statehouse North Entrance
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21. South Carolina Statehouse North Entrance
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22. South Carolina Statehouse West Entrance
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23. South Carolina Statehouse South Entrance
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24. South Carolina Statehouse South Entrance
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25. South Carolina Statehouse South Entrance Wade Hampton Statue
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26. South Carolina Statehouse Dome
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,705 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on April 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on August 29, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on May 10, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 15, 16. submitted on January 21, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 17. submitted on May 10, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 18, 19. submitted on April 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. submitted on August 29, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.