Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

John and Mary Perry Cleland House

Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008

1. John and Mary Perry Cleland House Marker, Side 1

Inscription. This house, one of Georgetown’s earliest, was built ca. 1737 by John and Mary Perry Cleland. Mrs. Cleland inherited the property from her father John Perry, who had been granted a large tract in 1705 including the site of present-day Georgetown. This house is a raised tidewater residence with its main entrance facing the Sampit River. It features elements of the Georgian and Federal styles.

In 1753 the house was purchased by the Cleland’s nephew Archibald Baird. He made small additions to each end of the house and relocated the main entrance to Front Street. A porch was added there ca. 1780. Later prominent owners of the house included John Withers, Jr., Francis Withers, Dr. Joseph Blythe, and Robert F.W. Allston.

Erected 1997 by Georgetown County Historical Society. (Marker Number 22-48.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1705.

Location. 33° 21.79′ N, 79° 16.732′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and St. James Street, on the right when traveling east on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown SC 29440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winyah Indigo Society (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Carolina Champion Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Screven Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Elisha Screven / William Screven (approx. ¼ mile away); Sinking Of The USS Harvest Moon (approx. ¼ mile away); Town Clock / Kaminski Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Marquis de Lafayette (approx. ¼ mile away); Rice is King (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

John and Mary Perry Cleland House Marker, Side 2 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008

2. John and Mary Perry Cleland House Marker, Side 2

John and Mary Perry Cleland House Marker near the intersection of Front Street and St. James Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 11, 2013

3. John and Mary Perry Cleland House Marker near the intersection of Front Street and St. James Street

John and Mary Perry Cleland House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008

4. John and Mary Perry Cleland House

This is the Front Street facade.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008

5. John and Mary Perry Cleland House

View from St. John Street. This side of the house faces the River.

John and Mary Perry Cleland House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 11, 2013

6. John and Mary Perry Cleland House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,249 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 12, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on May 22, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 6. submitted on May 12, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.