Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rutledge College

1805

Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 13, 2013

1. Rutledge College Marker

Inscription. Rutledge College was the first first building to be erected at South Carolina College. At that time it served as Residence Hall, Lecture Hall, Chapel, Library, Faculty Housing and Laboratory. Rutledge College was named for John and Edward Rutledge, both Governors of South Carolina. In 1855 the building was destroyed by fire and rebuilt immediately. After the Civil War the east wing was used as quarters by the Federal Military commander of the Columbia District. During that time the Columbia Post Office and the Office of the State Treasurer were in the west wing and the House of Representatives met in the chapel. Today Rutledge College is used as a chapel and a residence hall and houses the Department of Religious Studies.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 33° 59.886′ N, 81° 1.657′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker can be reached from Sumter Street when traveling north. Located University South Carolina Campus in the "Horseshoe" southside; entrance from Sumter Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Rutledge College (here, next to this marker); Slave Quarters

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Maximilian LaBorde (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Original President's House 1807 (within shouting distance of this marker); Slavery and the South Carolina College (within shouting distance of this marker); President's House (within shouting distance of this marker); DeSaussure College (within shouting distance of this marker); Gibbes Green (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Regarding Rutledge College. National Register of Historic Places:
Old Campus District, University of South Carolina (added 1970 - - #70000596)
Robert Mills, the nation's first federal architect and the designer of the Washington Monument, greatly influenced the architecture of South Carolina College. Mills was involved in the design of Rutledge, South Caroliniana Library, and Maxcy Monument in the center of the Horseshoe, named for the first president of the South Carolina College, Jonathan Maxcy.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 13, 2013

2. Rutledge College Marker

Rutledge College National Register, American Revolution Bicentennial Landmark 9 Medallions image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 13, 2013

3. Rutledge College National Register, American Revolution Bicentennial Landmark 9 Medallions

Maxcy Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 16, 2009

4. Maxcy Monument

Robert Mills, the nation's first federal architect and the designer of the Washington Monument, greatly influenced the architecture of South Carolina College. Mills was involved in the design of Rutledge, and Maxcy Monument in the center of the Horseshoe, named for the first president of the college, Jonathan Maxcy.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.