Harleston Village in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Home of Doctor John Lining

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

1. Home of Doctor John Lining Marker

Inscription. Who made the first systematic weather observations with instruments in America January 1738-February 1753
In this building, which probably ante-dates the year 1715...Dr. Lining lived...made observations of the weather...and may have conducted his apothecary shop...It is certain that is has been used for this last purpose since 1780....

Erected 1938 by City of Charleston.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Places • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.

Location. 32° 46.58′ N, 79° 55.971′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Harleston Village. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and King Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Harvey House (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Peter Bocquet's House (within shouting distance of this marker); David Ramsay House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Rutledge Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Laurens - Rutledge House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Most Reverend Emmet Michael Walsh (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of St. Andrew's Hall (about 300 feet away); This Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Also see . . . Dr. John Lining. Site includes information of Dr. John Lining (Submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)

Home of Doctor John Lining image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

2. Home of Doctor John Lining

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

3. Home of Doctor John Lining

Home of Doctor John Lining Marker and The Carolopolis Award image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 29, 2011

4. Home of Doctor John Lining Marker and The Carolopolis Award

Medallion:
Award 1967
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.

Home of Doctor John Lining seen along Broad Street, looking eastward image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 29, 2011

5. Home of Doctor John Lining seen along Broad Street, looking eastward

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 976 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on January 1, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.