South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Thomas Rose's House

c. 1735

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2011

1. Thomas Rose's House Marker

Inscription. In 1680, Town Lot No. 61 was granted by the Lords Proprietors to Elizabeth Willis, and in 1701 was deeded to William Elliott. This notable early Georgian house replaced a smaller house on the premises, and was built by Thomas Rose soon after his marriage in 1733 to Beuler Elliott, daughter of Thomas Elliott. In 1786, Doctor Joseph Ladd Brown was carried to his room in this house after being mortally wounded in a duel. It is alleged this his ghost still inhabits the house.

Erected by Preservation Society of Charleston.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.

Location. 32° 46.433′ N, 79° 55.733′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is on Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 Church Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (here, next to this marker); James Verree House (within shouting distance of this marker); John McCall House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Julius L. Lee House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Capers Motte House (within shouting distance of this marker); 73 Church Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Brewton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Thomas Dale House (within shouting distance of this marker); DuBose Heyward House (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Verree House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Also see . . .
1. Thomas Rose House. Although considerably altered since its erection in 1735-1740, the Thomas Rose House is one of Charleston’s best specimens of colonial architecture. (Submitted on September 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Thomas Rose House. The Thomas Rose House is a National Register property located at 59 Church St. in Charleston, South Carolina. (Submitted on September 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

3. Lords Proprietor > Carolina. There were eight Lords Proprietor of the Province of Carolina (by 1729, when seven of their descendants, all

Thomas Rose's House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2011

2. Thomas Rose's House and Marker

but the heir of Carteret, sold their shares to the Crown, it was split into two provinces: North and South Carolina). (Submitted on September 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011

3. Thomas Rose's House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,604 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 17, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.