French Quarter in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Robert Gibbes

1644-1715

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

1. Robert Gibbes Marker

Inscription. Early Barbadian supporter of the settlement of South Carolina Colonial Governor 1710-1712
Proprietor's Deputy Chief Justice of South Carolina Member of 1st Assembly Colonel South Carolina Militia Sent South Carolina Militia to aid North Carolinians against the Tuscarora Indians

Erected by Governor Robert Gibbes Chapter South Carolina Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list.

Location. 32° 46.632′ N, 79° 55.824′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Meeting Street and Broad Street. The marker is located in a park at the intersection of Meeting Street and Broad Street located behind the City Hall and the Fireproof Building. 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. Captain John Christie (here, next to this marker); Prayer Composed By Ellison Capers (here, next to this marker); P.G.T. Beauregard (a few steps

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from this marker); Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson (a few steps from this marker); Washington Light Infantry Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Salvador (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Bible Depository (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

2. Robert Gibbes Marker

Washington Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

3. Washington Park

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

4. Washington Park

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

5. Washington Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,649 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 14, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.