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By Brian Scott, July 19, 2008
McGowan-Barksdale-Bundy House Marker - Reverse
1 South Carolina, Abbeville County, Abbeville — 1-11 — McGowan-Barksdale-Bundy House
On North Main Street at Lane Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
This 1888 Queen Anne house was the home of Gen. Samuel McGowan (1819-1897) until his death. McGowan, a lawyer, Confederate general, and jurist born in Laurens Co., had moved to Abbeville in 1841. He was an officer during the Mexican War and in the . . . Map (db m21732) HM
2 South Carolina, Aiken County, Aiken — Aiken County Museum
Near Newberry Street SW near 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Life in Aiken The coming of the railroad was a major factor in the birth of Aiken. The all-important cotton crop and Graniteville fabrics could get to market. Add to life in Aiken a lady lonesome for her wealthy friends up North and you . . . Map (db m63263) HM
3 South Carolina, Aiken County, Aiken — 2-47 — Aiken Hospital / Aiken County Hospital
On Richland Avenue W (U.S. 1) near Morgan Street, on the right when traveling west.
Aiken Hospital The first public hospital in Aiken, at the corner of Richland Ave. and Vaucluse Rd., was built in 1917 for the Aiken Hospital and Relief Society, with donations from members of the “Aiken Winter Colony.” The City of . . . Map (db m54518) HM
4 South Carolina, Aiken County, Aiken — 2–16 — Aiken Institute
On Whiskey Road (State Highway 19) near Colleton Ave Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
The Aiken Institute, which gave this area the name of “Institute Hill,” was chartered in 1888. The main building, designed by I.F. Goodrich in 1891, includes a wing added in 1913. All grades attended the Institute until 1937, when a . . . Map (db m9942) HM
5 South Carolina, Aiken County, Aiken — Frederick Ergle Log CabinBuilt in 1808
Near Newberry Street Southwest.
A sesquicentennial memorial gift to the city of Aiken by the family of Thomas H. Williamson (1888-1962), former county treasurer, member of the Aiken County Historical Commission and direct descendant of this cabin's builder.Map (db m102353) HM
6 South Carolina, Aiken County, Aiken — 2-42 — Highland Park Hotel
On Highland Park Drive near Highland Park Terrace SW, in the median.
The Highland Park Hotel, Aiken’s first grand tourist hotel, stood atop this plateau. It was built in 1869-70 and opened in 1870. A four-story Second Empire wing built in 1874 doubled its capacity to 350 guests. Open from November to June, it . . . Map (db m29974) HM
7 South Carolina, Aiken County, Aiken — 2-64 — Legare-Morgan House
On Laurens Street Southwest at Downing Street Southwest, on the right when traveling south on Laurens Street Southwest.
One of the oldest houses in Alken, this was home to the Legare family, including writer James Mathewes Legare (1823-1859), who lived here beginning in 1846. Portions of the house date to as early as 1837. The south wing was built c. 1852 as a . . . Map (db m213324) HM
8 South Carolina, Aiken County, Aiken — 2-24 — Pickens - Salley House
Near near Robert M. Bell Parkway (State Highway 19 /118).
(Front text) This plantation house, first known as “Edgewood,” is an excellent example of Federal-era architecture. Originally near Edgefield, it was built in 1828 for Francis W. Pickens (1807-1869), state representative and . . . Map (db m43154) HM
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9 South Carolina, Aiken County, Aiken — The One Room Schoolhouse
Near South Boundary Avenue SW near Newberry Street SW.
Originally located in China Springs, near Aiken, and believed to have been built in the 1890's this schoolhouse was given to the Aiken County Historical Commission by Mrs. Guerin Hermann of Sandersville, Georgia in 1975. The one room . . . Map (db m63475) HM
10 South Carolina, Aiken County, North Augusta — 2-17 — Hampton Terrace Hotel
On Carolina Avenue north of West Arlington Heights, on the right when traveling north.
The Hampton Terrace Hotel, an exclusive winter resort, stood atop this hill from 1903 to 1916. The $536,000, 5-story hotel boasted more than 300 rooms and was the dream of James U. Jackson (1856-1925), founder of North Augusta. A private . . . Map (db m31103) HM
11 South Carolina, Aiken County, Warrenville — 2-28 — Jacksonville School / Jacksonville Lodge
On Huber Clay Road (State Highway 66) at Shephard Estates Drive, on the left when traveling south on Huber Clay Road.
Jacksonville School Jacksonville School, built by the Jacksonville Lodge in 1895, taught the black children of this community until 1936. Grades 1-7, with two teachers, met in two classrooms on the first floor, without electricity or running . . . Map (db m31175) HM
12 South Carolina, Allendale County, Allendale — 3-3 — Antioch Christian Church
Organized in 1833 by Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Erwin and Mrs. U.M. Robert, this was the second Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) founded in South Carolina. Dr. J.D. Erwin, II, served as minister for forty years. The present building . . . Map (db m19635) HM
13 South Carolina, Allendale County, Sycamore — 3-6 — St. Nicholas Church
On Confederate Highway (State Highway 641) at Jenny's Road (State Highway S-3-40), on the right when traveling north on Confederate Highway.
Lutheran church, org. by 1804, has occupied several sites. Today's structure, built in 1910, incorporates material from the 1884 church and stands about 2 mi south.Map (db m7842) HM
14 South Carolina, Anderson County, Anderson — Anderson County Court House -- 1898
On Main Street.
This is Anderson County's second court house. It stands on the site of the first small brick court house where the first court session in Anderson was held on the third Monday in October, 1820. The present building of pronounced Victorian . . . Map (db m10692) HM
15 South Carolina, Anderson County, Anderson — Anderson County Library
Near North McDuffie Street near Society Street.
For over a decade, the Board of Trustees, the staff, and Friends of the Anderson County Library have pursued a dream of building a library adequate in size and scope to meet the needs of the community. Today, the original Carnegie-endowed Anderson . . . Map (db m81274) HM
16 South Carolina, Anderson County, Anderson — Bank of Anderson Building - ca. 1891
On East Benson Street at South Main Street (South Carolina Highway 28), on the right when traveling east on East Benson Street.
This building was erected as the home of the Bank of Anderson, an outgrowth of the Anderson National Bank founded in 1872 with Col. Joseph Newton Brown as president. The early bank was located on the west side of the square. It was the second . . . Map (db m21221) HM
17 South Carolina, Anderson County, Anderson — Boy High School
On East Greenville Street (State Highway 81), on the right when traveling north.
The original Anderson High School sat on the corner of North Fant and East Calhoun Streets. All grade levels were taught despite being called a high school. This school burned down in 1904 and was rebuilt the following year. Due to overcrowding, . . . Map (db m65305) HM
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18 South Carolina, Anderson County, Anderson — Dr. Samuel Marshall Orr House
On West Market Street, on the left when traveling west.
National Register South Carolina Department of Archives And History Marshall Orr House of Historic Places Map (db m54790) HM
19 South Carolina, Anderson County, Anderson — G. Ross Anderson Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse
On South McDuffie Street at East Market Street, on the right when traveling north on South McDuffie Street.
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places December 13, 1971 Federal Building U.S. Courthouse Federal Postal Station Anderson, South Carolina Thomas Harlan Ellett Architect 1938 This . . . Map (db m19912) HM
20 South Carolina, Anderson County, Anderson — R J Ginn Housecirca 1910
On Webb Street south of West Whitner Street (State Highway 24), on the right when traveling south.
This house has been placed on the National Registry of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m185521) HM
21 South Carolina, Anderson County, Anderson — Site of Rose Hill -- 1794
On West Whitner (State Highway 24) at Rose Hill Street, in the median on West Whitner.
The home of Judge Joseph N. Whitner, Anderson County's founding father, was located at the crest of this will. It stood until recent years when it was torn down. Judge Whitner was a South Carolina House of Representative from Pendleton District . . . Map (db m59361) HM
22 South Carolina, Anderson County, Belton — 4-40 — Belton Academy / Central School
On Myrtle Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Belton Academy This site, on a lot donated by Dr. George Brown, was the location of a school for more than a century, Belton Academy, a private school with a classical curriculum, opened ca. 1851 as the town grew up around the new railroad . . . Map (db m81782) HM
23 South Carolina, Anderson County, Belton — Belton Depot
On North Main Street (U.S. 76) at South Carolina Highway 247, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Replacing the wooden structure located across the street that had served the Belton Community since 1853, the brick Southern & Blue Ridge Combined Railway Depot was designed in 1907 and completed by 1910. In the heyday of passenger and freight train . . . Map (db m31012) HM
24 South Carolina, Anderson County, Belton — 04-42 — Chamberlain-Kay House
On River Street (State Highway 247) at William Street on River Street.
This house, built c. 1854 for railroad supervisor Charles C. Chamberlain, was among the first homes constructed in Belton. When the town incorporated in 1855, Chamberlain was chosen as the first intendent. Ira Williams, who was active in . . . Map (db m87307) HM
25 South Carolina, Anderson County, Honea Path — 4-27 — Carnegie Library
On North Shirley Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Honea Path is the smallest town of the fourteen South Carolina communities with libraries funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. Dr. John Wright, Mayor John Humbert, and Miss Jennie Erwin were leaders in obtaining the $5000 grant. The Honea . . . Map (db m10759) HM
26 South Carolina, Anderson County, Iva — 1965
On East Front Street, on the left when traveling south.
This building and lot donated to the Town of Iva and the Iva District 10 Fire Department by W. Parker Bowie and his wife Marie T. Bowie in honor of his father Luther E. Bowie and his mother Lucia P. Bowie. Dedicated to the citizens of this . . . Map (db m54816) HM
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27 South Carolina, Anderson County, Pelzer — Pelzer Presbyterian Church
On Lebby Street (State Highway 8) at Front Street, on the left when traveling east on Lebby Street.
Built 1896 Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m30969) HM
28 South Carolina, Anderson County, Pendleton — 4-15 — Ashtabula
On Old Greenville Highway (State Highway 88), on the left when traveling north.
This plantation on the old road to Pickensville has been the home of several prominent S.C. families. Many of its owners were members of the Pendleton Farmers Society, and during the nineteenth century, studies, experiments, and advances in . . . Map (db m9649) HM
29 South Carolina, Anderson County, Pendleton — Tanglewood Mansion
On S. Mechanic Street (State Highway 28).
This property was this site of a private residence as early as 1830's. In 1860, John Baylis Earle Sloan and his wife, Mollie Seaborne Sloan, established a home that became known as Tanglewood. The columns and the ruins seen today are all . . . Map (db m16616) HM
30 South Carolina, Anderson County, Williamston — WilliamstonSaratoga of the South
On Spring Street.
A South Carolina "Spa" In 1852, following the discovery of a "healing" spring and the announcement that the railroad was going to be running through the area, the Town of Williamston was chartered. In time, lots were sold for houses to be . . . Map (db m15719) HM
31 South Carolina, Bamberg County, Bamberg — 5-18 — Bamberg County Courthouse
On Main Hiaghway (U.S. 301/601) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Hiaghway.
(side 1) Bamberg County Courthouse, named for Gen. Francis Marion Bamberg, was formed in 1897. One of the first projects undertaken was the construction of a new courthouse and jail. The construction was financed by the City of Bamberg . . . Map (db m219695) HM
32 South Carolina, Bamberg County, Ehrhardt — Ehrhardt HallBed and Breakfast
On Broxton Bridge Road (U.S. 601) near College Street, on the left when traveling north.
Ehrhardt Hall was built in 1903 with Victorian style architecture. The owner, Dr. James Haynes Roberts, born March 2, 1863, was originally from the Allendale area. Following in his father's footsteps, who was a self taught dentist and 2nd lieutenant . . . Map (db m20908) HM
33 South Carolina, Bamberg County, Ehrhardt — 5-2 — Mt. Pleasant Church
On Mt Pleasant Road (State Highway S-5-25) near Jager Road.
In 1835 St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church moved here from about 1 mi. south and changed its name to Mt. Pleasant. It is generally accepted that this congregation was organized ca. 1750 and that John George Bamberg preached there shortly after . . . Map (db m8795) HM
34 South Carolina, Bamberg County, Govan — 5-12 — Mountain Home Plantation
On Ehrhardt Road (State Highway 5-22) 2.1 miles west of Carolina Highway (U.S. 321), on the left when traveling west. Reported damaged.
(Front text) Mountain Home Plantation, named for the hill on which it is located, was established before the Civil War. In 1859 Samuel J. Hartzog (1823-1890) bought the plantation from his brother Joseph (1826-1862), and built this . . . Map (db m219665) HM
35 South Carolina, Barnwell County, Barnwell — 6-18 — Bank Of Barnwell / Edgar A. Brown Law Office
On Main Street (State Highway 70) at Dunbarton Blvd at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Bank Of Barnwell This building, constructed in 1887 as the Bank of Barnwell, was home to a succession of banks for 116 years. The bank occupied the first floor, and the law offices occupied the second floor, with additions in . . . Map (db m63199) HM
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36 South Carolina, Barnwell County, Blackville — 6-12 — Barnwell County Courthouse
On Solomon Blatt Avenue (State Highway 3), on the right when traveling north.
The county courthouse was on this site from 1871 to 1874. In 1869 Republican state senator Charles P. Leslie, a native of New York, sponsored an act to move the county seat from Barnwell to Blackville. Court was first held in a church until a . . . Map (db m8704) HM
37 South Carolina, Barnwell County, Boiling Springs — 6-9 — Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church
On Boiling Springs Rd (State Highway S-6-39) 1 mile west of State Highway 3, on the left when traveling west.
This church was organized by Rev. James H. Thornwell on authority from Charleston Presbytery; F.J. and W.A. Hay were its first elders. By 1846 Rev. Samuel H. Hay preached on alternate Sundays here and at a new church in Barnwell; this . . . Map (db m8715) HM
38 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Beaufort — 7-10 — Beaufort Arsenal
On Craven Street, on the right when traveling east.
Erected in 1798 and rebuilt in 1852, the Beaufort Arsenal was the home of the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery, commissioned in 1802, which had its roots in an earlier company organized in 1776 and served valiantly in the Revolutionary War. The BVA was . . . Map (db m5664) HM
39 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Beaufort — Christensen-Fordham Buildingca. 1909
On Bay Street at Carteret Street (Business U.S. 21), on the right when traveling west on Bay Street.
Built after The Great Fire of 1907 destroyed a frame ca. 1810 house on this site, this structure was consecutively home to hardware enterprises by two prominent Beaufort families for over 100 years. Beaufort 300Map (db m135439) HM
40 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Beaufort — City Meat Market & Firehouseca. 1911
On Craven Street just east of Scott Street, on the right when traveling east.
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41 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Beaufort — 7-14 — Tabernacle Baptist Church
On Craven Street near Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
Tabernacle Church was formed by black members of Beaufort Baptist Church after other members evacuated the area because of Federal occupation in 1861. The church's lecture room was used for services during the war. In 1867 the black congregation . . . Map (db m9964) HM
42 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Beaufort — The Beaufort Firehouse & City Hallca. 1911
On Craven Street just west of Carteret Street (Business U.S. 21), on the left when traveling west.
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43 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Beaufort — The Capt. Francis Saltus Houseca. 1796
On Bay Street at Scott Street, on the right when traveling east on Bay Street.
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44 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Beaufort — The Sam Levin Buildingca. 1910
On Bay Street east of Scott Street, on the right when traveling west.
This structure housed a cobbler before the Levins operated businesses in it, including a print shop which produced printed materials for Parris Island using modern early 20th century equipment. Beaufort 300Map (db m135456) HM
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45 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Beaufort — The Wallace Houseca. 1908
Near Bay Street east of Carteret Street (Business U.S. 21), on the left when traveling east.
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46 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Beaufort — Verdier House
On Bay Street, on the right when traveling west.
John Mark Verdier 1759-1826 Builder Of This House 1795-1800 General Lafayette Spoke To The People Of Beaufort From This Portico March 18, 1825Map (db m19644) HM
47 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Bluffton — #75001686 — Church of the Cross
On Calhoun Street near Pope Lane, on the right when traveling south.
The National Register Of Historic Places Church of the Cross South Carolina Department of Archives and History Map (db m19786) HM
48 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Bluffton — The Barrel Landing Schoolhouse
Near Okatie Highway (State Highway 170) near Okatie Center Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The name Barrel Landing (also spelled Barrell) comes from a nearby docking and landing area on the Okatie River initially used by early settlers of the Okatie community in the period following the Revolutionary War. Farmers and tradesmen used the . . . Map (db m15320) HM
49 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Hilton Head Island — 7-35 — William Simmons House
On Gumtree Road, on the right when traveling north.
(Front text) This house, built in 1930, is typical in materials and methods of construction of those built on the S.C. Sea Islands from the end of the Civil War to the mid-20th century. It was built on land bought after 1865 by William . . . Map (db m56892) HM
50 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Hunting Island — Hunting Island Light Station
Near N. Beach Drive.
The Hunting Island Lighthouse guided mariners along the stretch of the South Carolina coast for many years. The first lighthouse, constructed of brick and completed in 1859, was demolished by Confederate troops during the early days of the . . . Map (db m105048) HM
51 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Palmetto Bluff — Palmetto BluffEvolution of a Village
Near Palmetto Bluff (rd).
People Have Always Gathered Here... We know from ancient shell middens found on these bluffs that Native American hunter-gatherers inhabited this site as early as 1564. Like today's residents and visitors, they appreciated the . . . Map (db m20319) HM
52 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Palmetto Bluff — Palmetto BluffWilson Ruins
Near Palmetto Bluff (rd).
The ruins that lie before you are the remains of Marion and Richard T. Wilson Jr.'s winter and spring home. The four-story mansion occupied what is now the Wilson Village Green and took approximately five years to construct. Once completed in 1914, . . . Map (db m20367) HM
53 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Parris Island — Parris Island Lighthouses
Near Balleau Wood Road, on the left.
In 1878, the United States built two lighthouses and a lighthouse keeper's home on Parris Island. The 45-foot tall Front Light was located on the southeastern tip of the island. Seen from the boardwalk, this area is the forested promontory to the . . . Map (db m21542) HM
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54 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Saint Helena Island — A Guiding Light
Near North Beach Road, 0.6 miles north of Hunting Island Drive.
Just as this tower is a silent witness to your visit here today, it has watched over Hunting Island since 1875. It is the second lighthouse on the island—the first was destroyed during the Civil War—and this is its second location. . . . Map (db m135384) HM
55 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Saint Helena Island — A Life-Saving Light Station
Near North Beach Road, 0.6 miles north of Hunting Island Drive.
Sandbars may not seem dangerous, but those off the coast of Hunting Island could destroy a ship and put everyone onboard in peril. To guard against that, lightkeepers and their families lived here, making sure this lighthouse warned sailors of . . . Map (db m135365) HM
56 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Saint Helena Island — 7-3 — Chapel of Ease
On Lands End Road (State Highway 45), on the left when traveling south.
To St. Helena's Church, Beaufort, S.C. Built about 1740. Made a separate church after the revolution. Burned by forest fire Feb. 22, 1886.Map (db m19647) HM
57 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Saint Helena Island — Fuel for the Flame
Near North Beach Road, 0.6 miles north of Hunting Island Drive.
Before electricity, batteries or solar panels, lamplight was generated by oil. And a light bright enough to be seen from seventeen miles away needed a lot of oil! The oil that powered the Hunting Island Lighthouse was stored here. Constructed . . . Map (db m135387) HM
58 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Saint Helena Island — Harvesting Drinking Water
Near North Beach Road, 0.6 miles north of Hunting Island Drive.
Digging a well doesn't work on barrier islands. The shaft can only reach brackish water that's unfit to drink. In fact, there's no reliable natural source of drinkable water on Hunting Island. To compensate, the lighthouse staff members and their . . . Map (db m135390) HM
59 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Saint Helena Island — Home at the Lighthouse
Near North Beach Road, 0.6 miles north of Hunting Island Drive.
Children once played in the yard while their parents chopped firewood or hung laundry out to dry. Together, they tended a vegetable garden and gathered eggs from a chicken coop. With its outbuildings and a surrounding picket fence, this was once the . . . Map (db m135391) HM
60 South Carolina, Beaufort County, Saint Helena Island — 7-15 — Penn School
On Dr. Martin Luther King Drive (State Highway S-7-45), on the right when traveling south.
[front text] One of the first schools for blacks in the South, Penn School, was reorganized as Penn Normal, Industrial and Agricultural School in 1901. As a result of this change, incorporating principals of education found at both . . . Map (db m20294) HM
61 South Carolina, Berkeley County, Cross — Barnet's Tavern
On Ranger Road (State Highway 132) at Old Highway 6, on the right when traveling north on Ranger Road.
Near this spot stood Barnet's Tavern, called the Forty Five Mile House, indicating its distance from Charleston. Here was the muster ground of the Eutaw State Volunteers, a company raised in 1833, to support the Ordinance of Nullification. From this . . . Map (db m23200) HM
62 South Carolina, Berkeley County, Moncks Corner — 8-16 — Lewisfield Plantation
On Old US 52 at Lewisfield Plantation Road, on the right when traveling north on Old US 52.
This land, part of Fairlawn Barony and known as Little Landing, was bought in 1767 by Sedgwick Lewis. His daughter Sarah married Keating Simons. They acquired the land in 1774 and are presumed to have built the present plantation house. Tradition . . . Map (db m29132) HM
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63 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston — 8 Queen Street
On Queen Street at State Street, on the right when traveling west on Queen Street.
Property was sold by Thomas Pockney in 1795 Structure built in 1796 by Joseph Olman Purchased by John H. Dosher 1880s Sold to famous cabinet maker Edwin S. Smith in the 1960s and functioned as Smitty’s cabinet shop Awarded the . . . Map (db m242807) HM
64 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston — Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Project SC 1233 FCollege of Charleston Gymnasium
Near George Street at Meeting Street, on the right when traveling west.
The trustees of the College of Charleston laid the foundations of this building on the 21st day of December 1938 Erected by the City of Charleston with the aid of the income from the College Endowment it is dedicated to the physical well-being of . . . Map (db m135493) HM
65 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston — 10-123 — St. Andrew’s Parish Church
On Ashley River Road (South Carolina Route 61) 0.1 miles south of Plainview Road, on the right when traveling north.
St. Andrew's Parish Church was one of ten Anglican churches established in S.C. by the Church Act of 1706. The church was built in 1706, expanded in 1723, and restored in 1764 after a fire. It is the only extant colonial cruciform church in . . . Map (db m242802) HM
66 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston — The Molony Building158 Church Street — Built 1867 —
On Church Street at Cumberland Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
This corner building was constructed shortly after the end of the Civil War under the ownership of Ireland-native Mary Monaghan Molony, widow of John Molony, who purchased the property in 1854. Earlier structures on the site were destroyed in The . . . Map (db m242591) HM
67 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston — The Philip Moore House65 Meeting Street — Built ca. 1800 —
On Meeting Street north of Tradd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Historical records indicate that this three-story single house was constructed between 1800 and 1802 for cabinet maker Philip Moore. Prior to the building's construction, the property served as part of brewer Daniel Bourget's large estate, which was . . . Map (db m242594) HM
68 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston — The Rev. John G. Drayton
On Magnolia Plantation Road near Ashley River Road (South Carolina Highway 61).
Rector of nearby St. Andrews Episcopal Church, and owner of Magnolia Plantation before,during, and after the Civil War, he redesigned the plantation's famous garden, from its original French style of Louis XIV to its present style of English . . . Map (db m4977) HM
69 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Ansonborough — Jones-Howell House37 Hasell Street — 1841 —
On Hasell Street east of Anson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Eliza Jones (1775-1846) purchased this lot in the aftermath of the Ansonborough fire of 1838. She was the granddaughter of Robert Gibson, a graduate of Oxford University, and a Grand Master Mason, who, according to family legend, played a role in . . . Map (db m135489) HM
70 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Ansonborough — The Benjamin DuPré House
On East Bay Street (U.S. 52) near George Street, on the right when traveling south.
C.- 1804 This significant single house was built by Benjamin DuPré, a French tailor, sometime after 1803. The entire area was known as “Gadsden’s Green” after Christopher Gadsden who divided this land into six wharf lots and 197 . . . Map (db m51826) HM
71 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Ansonborough — The Charleston Museum's Joseph Manigault House
On John Street near Meeting Street.
Planters commonly maintained homes in the city and on their plantations. Joseph Manigault - planter, buisnessman, slave-owner and legislator - built this elegant townhouse in 1803.   At that time this neighborhood (Wraggborough) was concidered . . . Map (db m50967) HM
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72 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Ansonborough — The Joseph Manigault House
On Meeting Street at Ashmead Place, on the right when traveling north on Meeting Street.
An outstanding example of the Adam Style of architecture in plan, interior detail, and decoration. The house was designed by Gabriel Manigault, Charleston's most famous amateur architect, for his brother Joseph Manigault, who acquired the lot . . . Map (db m50832) HM
73 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Ansonborough — The Noyer-Wildhagen House286 Meeting Street — built 1807 —
On Meeting Street south of George Street, on the left when traveling south.
This three and one-half story Federal style single house set on a raised basement was built in 1807 by Ms. Abigail Noyer on land purchased from Mr. Christen Belser. The Federal style is evidenced by the hipped roof, a main entrance with fanlight . . . Map (db m135494) HM
74 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Ansonborough — William C. McElheran House
On Wentworth Street, 0.1 miles west of Anson Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built c. 1847 by William C. McElheran, this Charleston "single house" became after 1860, part of the C.D. Franke Carriage Factory Complex. The factory, which made cannon carriages for the Confederate Army, remained at this location into the 1890's. . . . Map (db m31840) HM
75 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Ansonborough — 10-43 — William Rhett House
On Hasell Street at Maiden Lane, on the right when traveling east on Hasell Street.
(Front side) This house, built ca. 1712, is believed to be one of the oldest houses in Charleston. It was built for William Rhett (1666-1723), a merchant, sea captain, militia officer, and speaker of the Commons House of Assembly famous . . . Map (db m31847) HM
76 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — 19 State StreetFrederick Wolfe House — circa 1796 —
On State Street near Chalmers Street, on the right when traveling south.
This two-and-a-half story Charleston Single House is thought to be built by Frederick Wolfe after the fire of 1796, which destroyed much of the State Street area between Broad and Queen Streets. The house was moved back on its original lot at 21 . . . Map (db m50513) HM
77 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — 54 Queen StreetThe Workshop of Thomas Elfe
On Queen Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected circa 1760 in the old section of the city. A rare surviving example of its kind containing 4 finely paneled rooms and other trim which makes it exceptional for a house of its modest size. Medallion: Award 1967 . . . Map (db m51611) HM
78 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — Charleston City Market
On Meeting Street at S Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Meeting Street.
On this site stands one of Charleston’s oldest public facilities in continuous use: the Charleston Market. Earlier markets, dating back to the city’s relocation to the peninsula, ca. 1680, offered meat, fish, and vegetables at different sites. . . . Map (db m67430) HM
79 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — Charleston City Market
On East Bay Street (Business U.S. 52) at South Market Street, on the left when traveling north on East Bay Street.
On this site stands one of Charleston’s oldest public facilities in continuous use: the Charleston Market. Earlier markets, dating back to the city’s relocation to the peninsula, ca. 1680, offered meat, fish, and vegetables at different sites. After . . . Map (db m148911) HM
80 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — City Hall
On Broad Street at Meeding Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
This building, designed by Gabriel Manigault and built in 1801 for the Charleston branch of The First Bank of the United States, Stands upon the site which was set apart as a market place in 1672 and used for that purpose . . . Map (db m19539) HM
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81 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — City Market
On Meeting Street near Market Street.
Here was erected between 1788 and 1804 a public market on land ceded to City Council by Charles Cotesworth Pinckney Et Al...work of filling in low ground and creek completed in 1807; and six blocks of buildings constucted extending . . . Map (db m19178) HM
82 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — County of Charleston Historic Courthouse
Near Courthouse Square near near Broad Street.
Originally built in 1753, the building was constructed as South Carolina's first and only colonial Statehouse. From 1756 to 1788, the Statehouse was the seat of the Royal British Governor, the Colonial Assembly and the central meeting place for . . . Map (db m47994) HM
83 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — Daniel Ravenel II House
On Broad Street, 0.1 miles east of Meeting Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built in 1796 by Daniel Ravenel, the Second of Wantoot Plantation, as a summer home replacing an earlier building destroyed in the great fires of that year. The property came to his wife in 1749, having been owned since 1710 . . . Map (db m27512) HM
84 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — Farmers and Exchange Bank
On East Bay Street.
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1980 Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service United States Department of the . . . Map (db m19673) HM
85 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — Fireproof Building
Near Chalmers Street at Meeting Street, on the right when traveling east.
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86 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — Hibernian Hall
On Meeting Street at Chalmers Street, on the left when traveling north on Meeting Street.
Hibernian Society Founded March 17, 1801 Met in Corbett's Tavern until construction of this hall dedicated 1841. Long a civic life in disasters as in prosperity. Its presidents alternate Protestant and Catholic.Map (db m27475) HM
87 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — Historical Sketch
On North Market St..
This site was the home of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. In 1745, Chief Justice of South Carolina Charles Pinckney purchased the property known as Collenton Square. In 1853 Miss Pinckney donated property for a chapel to be built where . . . Map (db m19177) HM
88 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — Huguenot Church
On Church Street at Queen Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
The French Protestant Church Huguenot Organized about 1861 First church built in 1867 This building the third on this site was erected in 1845 [National Historic Landmark Plaque]: Huguenot Church has been . . . Map (db m27542) HM
89 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — Johnson's Row22-28 Queen Street — circa 1803 —
On Queen Street, 0.1 miles east of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
These notable stuccoed brick tenements were constructed as rental property in 1803 by the William Johnson family. William Johnson, Sr., originally from New York, was a blacksmith and planter revered at his death as a patriot having served in the . . . Map (db m27544) HM
90 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — 10-4 — Old Bank Building
On Broad Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street.
Construction having begun in 1797, this building was occupied by the Bank of South Carolina on December 10, 1798, making it one of the oldest bank buildings in the U.S. It served as a bank until 1835. The Charleston Library Society used it . . . Map (db m27517) HM
91 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — The Old Exchange
On East Bay Street.
The Old Exchange Commissioned in 1767 by Act of The General Assembly of The British Colony of South Carolina Completed in 1771 Deeded in 1917 by The United States Congress to the South Carolina State Society National Society . . . Map (db m241666) HM
92 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — The Old Powder Magazine
On Cumberland Street, 0.1 miles west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Old Powder Magazine is the only public building remaining from the era of the Lords Proprietors, the eight English aristocrats who owned Carolina from 1670 to 1719. Charles Town, as the capital and southernmost English settlement on the . . . Map (db m27556) HM
93 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — U.S. Custom House
On East Bay Street (U.S. 52 Spur) near South Market Street.
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places October 9, 1974 U.S. Custom House Charleston, South Carolina Ammi Burnham Young E. B. White Architects 1853 This property significantly contributes . . . Map (db m19126) HM
94 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — William A. Giles
On Broad Street, on the right when traveling north.
At the Northeast Corner of This Building William A. Giles Grand Master Ancient Free Masons Laid the Corner Stone of This Building November 24th, 1928Map (db m50414) HM
95 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Harleston Village — 113 Ashley AvenueBennett - Hayne House — circa 1800 —
On Ashley Avenue north of Bull Street, on the left when traveling north.
This two-and-one-half-story Adam Style house was built circa 1800 by Thomas Bennett, Jr., (1781-1865). Bennett served as intendent of Charleston (1812-1813) and governor of South Carolina (1820-1822). The frame structure rests on a raised . . . Map (db m50820) HM
96 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Harleston Village — 55 Ashley Avenue   The Baker House
On Ashley Avenue near Beaufain Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Baker House was constructed in 1912 as the Baker-Craig Sanitarium. This sixty-bed hospital and nursing school was founded by Dr. Archibald E. Baker Sr. and Dr. Lawrence Craig. The Baker House was designed by John D. Newcomer and Ernest V. . . . Map (db m51630) HM
97 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Harleston Village — 66 Bull Street The John Cart House
On Bull Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1817 by John Cart, a "measurer of lumber", this house is a typical Charleston single house with western exposure piazzas extending the length of the house, upstairs and down. Prior to the 20th century, a body of . . . Map (db m53716) HM
98 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Harleston Village — 69 Ashley Avenue    Eli Gedding House
On Ashley Avenue near Gray Court, on the left when traveling north.
circa 1860 This three story late Regency Style Single House was constructed circa 1860 by prominent Charleston physician Eli Geddings. In 1825, Geddings became the first graduate of the Medical College in Charleston, now known as the Medical . . . Map (db m51657) HM
99 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Harleston Village — Benjamin Lucas HouseCirca 1858
On Bull Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built by Benjamin Lucas a contractor, as his residence and owned by his family until the 1930's. It was extensively restored in 1960 by Richard H. Jenrette.Map (db m53640) HM
100 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Harleston Village — Cameron House
On Bull Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built in 1851 by Hugh P. Cameron, a crockery merchant, as his residence. In 1892, David Bentschner, a clothing merchant, purchased the home and changed the interior to Colonial Revival. The front gate, carrying his initials, was . . . Map (db m53522) HM

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