South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
8 Legare Street
Charleston Historic District
of Historic Places
South Carolina
Department of Archives
And History
8 Legare Street
Charleston Historic District
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 32° 46.332′ N, 79° 56.026′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is on Legare Street, on the left when traveling south. Located between Tradd Street and Gibbes Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Legare Street, 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. John Fullerton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Simmons-Edwards House (within shouting distance of this marker); Toomer- Purse House (within shouting distance of this marker); Parker Drayton House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Reverend Paul Trapier Gervais House (about 400 feet away); Miles Brewton House (about 400 feet away); 23 King Street (about 500 feet away); Thomas Lamboll House 19 King Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Regarding 8 Legare Street. The Charleston Historic District, also known as Charleston Old and Historic District, is a historic district in Charleston, South Carolina. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960.
When initially listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1966, the district was defined as "An area roughly bounded by Broad, Bay, S. Battery and Ashley and an area along Church bounded by Cumberland and Chalmers". The district area has subsequently been increased five times, in 1970, 1978, 1984, 1985, and 1986. It includes 81 contributing properties and 700 or more other properties.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 816 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on December 6, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.