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
Left Inscription
(Left Inscription)
Work was resumed in 1867 and carried on irregularly to 1900.
(Right Inscription):
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):
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: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. 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. It can be reached
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Benjamin Ryan Tillman (a few steps from this marker); George Washington (Statue) (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmetto Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); South Carolina Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The East-West Streets In The City Of Columbia / Gervais Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Here Stood The State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Shermans Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish-American War Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The North-South Streets in The City Of Columbia / Richardson Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Quoin-Stones (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
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
North Entrance
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
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
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
5. The State House of South Carolina Marker
Right Inscriptions
Right Inscriptions
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
6. The State House of South Carolina Marker
National Historic Landmark Plaque
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
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
20. South Carolina Statehouse
North Entrance
North Entrance
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
21. South Carolina Statehouse
North Entrance
North Entrance
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
22. South Carolina Statehouse
West Entrance
West Entrance
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
23. South Carolina Statehouse
South Entrance
South Entrance
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
24. South Carolina Statehouse
South Entrance
South Entrance
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
25. South Carolina Statehouse
South Entrance
Wade Hampton Statue
South Entrance
Wade Hampton Statue
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
26. South Carolina Statehouse Dome
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,117 times since then and 50 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.
