South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Reverend Paul Trapier Gervais House
circa 1835
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 29, 2011
1. The Reverend Paul Trapier Gervais House Marker, including :
Medallion:
Award 1995
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
Inscription.
The Reverend Paul Trapier Gervais House. circa 1835. This notable three and one half story single house is situated on lot number 233 of the Grand Modell as granted by the Lords Proprietors in 1694. This remains one of the largest residential lots in the city. The present house was built by the Reverend Gervais on the foundation of an earlier brick dwelling. The earlier dwelling was constructed circa 1760 by Benjamin Yarnold, one of America’s earliest composers. The Reverend Gervais was for many years the rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church on Johns Island. In 1851 Gervais published a pamphlet opposing secession, and in 1854 he published three volumes of sermons. The novelist Josephine Pinckney, author of "Three O’clock Dinner," was born here in 1895. The property was also the original location of the Gaud School for Boys, which operated from 1906 to 1918 in a two story brick building in the back yard.
This notable three and one half story single house is situated on lot number 233 of the Grand Modell as granted by the Lords Proprietors in 1694. This remains one of the largest residential lots in the city. The present house was built by the Reverend Gervais on the foundation of an earlier brick dwelling. The earlier dwelling was constructed circa 1760 by Benjamin Yarnold, one of America’s earliest composers. The Reverend Gervais was for many years the rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church on Johns Island. In 1851 Gervais published a pamphlet opposing secession, and in 1854 he published three volumes of sermons. The novelist Josephine Pinckney, author of "Three O’clock Dinner," was born here in 1895. The property was also the original location of the Gaud School for Boys, which operated from 1906 to 1918 in a two story brick building in the back yard.
Erected by The Preservation Society of Charleston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1694.
Location. 32° 46.396′ N, 79° 56.046′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is on Legare Street, on the right when traveling south. Located between Tradd and Gibbes Streets.
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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Legare Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
