South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The George Ducat House
56 Tradd Street
— circa 1740 —
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010
1. The George Ducat House Marker
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The George Ducat House. 56 Tradd Street. Charleston shipbuilder George Ducat constructed this two-story Charleston single house shortly after purchasing the property in 1739. The house is a rare surviving example of a Charleston residence constructed partly of Bermuda stone, a coral limestone imported from that island as building material. Bermuda stone continued to be imported to Charleston as late as the 1770's for use in seawalls and fortifications.
In the mid-nineteenth century the two-story brick kitchen building was attached to the main house by a connector. The double tiered piazza with Tuscan columns and balusters was added during this period.
George Ducat also built 60 Tradd Street circa 1732 for his daughter Margaret on her marriage to Charleston physician Dr. William Cleland. In 1760 Dr. Cleland built 58 Tradd Street for his son on a lot bequeathed to the family by Ducat.
Charleston shipbuilder George Ducat constructed this two-story Charleston single house shortly after purchasing the property in 1739. The house is a rare surviving example of a Charleston residence constructed partly of Bermuda stone, a coral limestone imported from that island as building material. Bermuda stone continued to be imported to Charleston as late as the 1770's for use in seawalls and fortifications.
In the mid-nineteenth century the two-story brick kitchen building was attached to the main house by a connector. The double tiered piazza with Tuscan columns and balusters was added during this period.
George Ducat also built 60 Tradd Street circa 1732 for his daughter Margaret on her marriage to Charleston physician Dr. William Cleland. In 1760 Dr. Cleland built 58 Tradd Street for his son on a lot bequeathed to the family by Ducat.
Erected 2005 by The Preservation Society of Charleston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.
Location. 32° 46.488′ N, 79° 55.803′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is on Tradd Street, 0.1 miles east of Meeting Street, on the
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left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010
2. The George Ducat House
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010
3. The George Ducat House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 6, 2011
4. The George Ducat House Marker
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1976
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
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 692 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
