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
On Calhoun Street near E Bay Street, on the right when traveling east.
35 Calhoun Street was built in 1852 and occupied by Irish immigrants.
It was purchased by Willis Johnson, Sr. in 1939.
His sons, Frank and Henry built 35½ Calhoun with their own hands to complete
carpentry apprenticeships.
The houses . . . — — Map (db m53259) HM
On Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling east.
35 Calhoun Street, was constructed in 1852
by Irish immigrants and purchased in 1939 by Willis
Johnson, Sr., who was born a free man at Drayton
Hall Plantation, West Ashley. 35 Calhoun Street and
35-1/2 are two-story wood framed . . . — — Map (db m171105) HM
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
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
On Alexander Street, 0.1 miles north of Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling north.
Near this spot once stood the Liberty Tree where Colonial Independence was first advocated by Christopher Gadsden A.D. 1766 and where ten years later the Declaration of Independence was first heard and applauded by South Carolinians — — Map (db m31852) HM
On East Bay Street (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling south.
Moses C. Levy, a Polish born King Street merchant, built this valuable Federal style single house between 1811 and 1816. The house is located on land originally owned by Henry Laurens, one of the wealthiest merchants in the United States and . . . — — Map (db m51808) HM
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
On Hasell Street at Maiden Lane, on the right when traveling east on Hasell Street.
Trinity Methodist Church Original Site
The first Trinity Church building was erected on this site in 1792. By 1813, Trinity had joined the S. C. Conference, and in 1874 it merged with Cumberland Church, the oldest Methodist church in . . . — — Map (db m31850) HM
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
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
On Line Street near Percy Street, on the right when traveling east.
Calvary Church was founded in 1847 to establish a special church for slaves in the Charleston community. Father Paul Trapier held services in March 1848 for the congregation in the basement of St. Philip's parsonage and in mid-July services were . . . — — Map (db m50924) HM
On Line Street near Percy Street, on the left when traveling east.
This church, located on Beaufain Street for 91 years, was organized in 1847 to give free blacks and slaves in
antebellum Charleston a separate Episcopal congregation of their own. The Rev. Paul Trapier was its first minister,
and the church . . . — — Map (db m50686) HM
On Cannon Street, on the right when traveling south.
Cannon Street Hospital Cannon Street Hospital, established here in 1897, served the African-American community of Charleston until 1959. Officially the Hospital and Training School for Nurses, it occupied a three-story brick building . . . — — Map (db m46344) HM
On Cannon Street east of Smith Street, on the right when traveling east.
Celebrating over 130 years of providing a safe place for community residents to gather, play and learn.
What is now the Cannon Street Y was organized under the leadership of Harry W. Thomas in 1866. It was established using the name Charleston . . . — — Map (db m81291) HM
On Line Street near Percy Street, on the right when traveling east.
(Left panel)
Born in Luzerne County Pennsylvania - Son of Runaway Slaves - Grew up in Springfield, Pennsylvania and was
privately tutored and mentored by a Presbyterian minister who was active in the anti-slavery movement.
Educated . . . — — Map (db m52037) HM
On President Place near President Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Parsonage“The Parsonage,” the home of Rev. James B. Middleton (1839-1918), stood here at 5 Short Court (now President’s Place) until 1916. Middleton and his siblings, born slaves, were taught to read and write by their father, . . . — — Map (db m39449) HM
On Cannon Street just east of Smith Street, on the right when traveling east.
This two and a half story house was built circa 1856 by Stephen S. Lloyd. Constructed in the form of a
Charleston single house, the basement level is brick, laid in American bond. The upper stories are of
wood with Greek Revival and Italianate . . . — — Map (db m81288) HM
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
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
On Church Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
On this site stood the
building in which the Supreme Council, 33°,
Mother Council of the World,
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
of Freemasonry, was founded
May 31, 1801, A.D., corresponding to
Sivan 19, 5561, A.M. . . . — — Map (db m27535) HM
On Chalmers Street, on the right when traveling west.
Originally two stories, built as a depository by the South Carolina Bible Society on land purchased from the City for that purpose in 1828.
In 1882 the South Carolina Art Association acquired the building and used it for an art school until . . . — — Map (db m47869) HM
On Queen Street, on the right when traveling west.
[Masonic Emblem]
This tablet
erected by the members of
Orange Lodge No. 14, A.F.M.
marks the spot of Burger's
Tavern in which the lodge
was organized on May 28, 1789
It commemorates one hundred
and thirty eight years of . . . — — Map (db m39465) HM
This marble for thirty four years covered the tomb of Calhoun in the Western Churchyard. It has been placed here by the Vestry near the spot there he remains were interred during the siege of Charleston from which spot they were afterwards . . . — — Map (db m48142) HM
Erected by
The Grand Lodge
Free and Accepted Masons
of Michigan
To the memory of
Captain John Christie
--- of the ---
60th OR Royal American Regiment
Founder and First
Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 1
at Detroit, . . . — — Map (db m27504) HM
On Meeting Street north of Queen Street, on the right when traveling south.
(front)
Carolina Art Association
In 1857, a group of civic-minded Charlestonians established the Carolina Art Association. The goal of the CAA was to promote fine arts in S.C. The CAA was awarded its official state charter in 1858. . . . — — Map (db m206021) HM
Near Church Street north of Queen Street, on the right when traveling north.
October 26, 1757 – October 29, 1824 He was a delegate to the Continental Congress, 1784-5, 1785-6, 1786-7 He was a delegate to the Federal Convention in 1787 and on May 29, 1787 submitted thereto a plan for a Constitution and at least . . . — — Map (db m67965) HM
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
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
This Building, erected in 1878 by the Charleston Gas Light Company, A pioneer in Public Service, was Designed by Edward Brickell White Soldier-Engineer-Architect The South Carolina Power Company is the outgrowth of the Charleston gas Light Company, . . . — — Map (db m19218) HM
[Panel 1:] Seventeenth Century
Charles Town, named for Charles II, was settled in 1670, a
few miles north of this site, on the west bank of the Ashley River
It was the capital of the Colony of the Carolinas. In 1671, the
Lords . . . — — Map (db m30528) HM
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
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
On Church Street, on the left when traveling north.
Colonel William Rhett, born in London in 1666,
arrived at Charles Towne in 1694.
In 1712 he built and lived at 54 Hasell Street,
thought to be Charleston's oldest dwelling.
A capable military man and sea Captain,
he was commissioned a . . . — — Map (db m47931) HM
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
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
In memory of
Elizabeth Hutchinson
Jackson
Mother of
Andrew Jackson
President of the U.S. 1829-1837
Who gave her life in the
cause of independence
while nursing Revolutionary
soldiers in Charles Town
and is buried in . . . — — Map (db m27509) HM
On or near this spot “on the bay, near Vendue Range”
Elizabeth Timothy
in 1738, became the first woman newspaper publisher in America when she took control over publication of the South Carolina Gazette upon the death of . . . — — Map (db m30019) HM
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
On Meeting Street south of Chalmers Street, on the left when traveling south.
(side 1) Constructed 1822-26, the County Records Building, known as the Fireproof Building, was designed by Charleston-born architect Robert Mills. Mills eliminated combustible materials from the design. Stone steps, flagstone flooring, and . . . — — Map (db m133719) HM
Commemorating
Francis Salvador
1747-1776
First Jew in South Carolina to hold public office and to die for American Independence
He came to Charles Town from his native London in 1773 to develop extensive family landholdings in the . . . — — Map (db m27489) HM
Near Meeting Street near Broad Street, on the right.
George Washington was born in Virginia on February 22, 1732. As a boy, he excelled in field sports, and though
his formal education was limited, he exhibited skill in mathematics and surveying.
In the French and Indian War, though only 23, . . . — — Map (db m47791) HM
[South side]:
Born in Charleston, S.C.
December 8, 1829,
Died in Columbia, S.C.,
October 6, 1867.
[East side]:
This memorial has been erected with the proceeds of the recent sale of very large editions of the author's . . . — — Map (db m27511) HM
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
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
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
On Meeting Street south of Cumberland Street, on the left when traveling south.
Institute Hall
Institute Hall, built here in 1854, stood until 1861. An Italianate building, it was designed by Jones and Lee for the South Carolina Institute, a progressive organization promoting "art, ingenuity, mechanical skill, and . . . — — Map (db m39371) HM
Near Church Street north of Queen Street, on the left when traveling north.
Born March 18, 1782;
Died March 32, 1850.
Representative in the Legislature;
Member of Congress;
United States Senator.
Secretary of War;
Vice President;
Secretary of State.
Erected by the State of South Carolina
A.D. . . . — — Map (db m212242) HM
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
In this Churchyard is Buried Josiah Flagg
1763~1816
First native born American to make dentistry his life work and the first to carry to any foreign land evidence of American Dental Progress.
Soldier in the American Revolution, sailor in the War . . . — — Map (db m49764) HM
In Memory of
Lee Cohen Harby
1849 - 1918
Who by Her Patriotic and
Untiring Efforts Secured This Building for
The Daughters of the American Revolution
of South Carolina
As a Gift from the United States Government
May 9, 1917 . . . — — Map (db m50454) HM
On Meeting Street near near Broad Street, on the right when traveling south.
(Left Panel)
South Carolinian
Born in
Berkley County
September 28 1905
Died at Birmingham
Alabama
December 28 1970
He spoke for
his neighbors
and strove to keep
his country strong
(Right Panel) . . . — — Map (db m47803) HM
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
On Meeting Street south of Cumberland Street, on the left when traveling south.
This building
stands on the site formerly occupied by
S.C. Institute Hall
where, on December 20, 1860,
was signed and ratified the
Ordinance of Secession
which withdrew the state of South Carolina
from the Union and led to the . . . — — Map (db m19240) HM
On Meeting Street at Broad Street on Meeting Street.
P.G.T. Beauregard
General
Commanding Confederate forces Charleston South Carolina
Held this city and harbour inviolate against combined attacks by land and water 1863 1864 1865 — — Map (db m27490) HM
When the Powder Magazine was built in 1712, South Carolina was a proprietary colony owned by eight British aristocrats. Seven years later, the colonists peacefully overthrew the Lords Proprietor and South Carolina became a royal colony. The flags . . . — — Map (db m47962) HM
"Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we adore thy love and providence in the history of our country, and especially would we thank thee for our Confederate history
"We thank thee for its pure record of virtue, valor and for the inspiring . . . — — Map (db m27502) HM
On Meeting Street near Broad Street, on the right when traveling west.
The following people were buried at the Quaker meeting house graveyard on King Street and were reinterred at this site in 1974.
(Left Column)
John Allen - 1720
Bena Austin - 1735
John Cooper - 1715
Mary Fisher Bayly Crosse - . . . — — Map (db m47770) HM
Near Cumberland Street west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
It is believed that these two 12-pound British naval cannons were transported to Charles Town during the American Revolution (1775-1783). During the 19th century they stood vertically with their muzzles in the ground on Ann Street — near the . . . — — Map (db m70313) HM
Herein Lie the Remains of Richard Hutson 1747 - 1795 son of Rev. William and Mary Woodward Hutson
South Carolina Patriot, Statesman and Jurist Graduated Princeton 1765
Founding Body The College of Charleston 17-72 - 1794 Member S.C. general . . . — — Map (db m19238) HM
Early Barbadian supporter of the settlement of South Carolina Colonial Governor 1710-1712
Proprietor's Deputy Chief Justice of South Carolina
Member of 1st Assembly Colonel South Carolina Militia
Sent South Carolina Militia to aid North . . . — — Map (db m27505) HM
Near Vendue Range at Concord Street, on the right when traveling east.
Robert Smalls was born into slavery on April 5, 1839, in Beaufort, South Carolina. In 1851, he was sent to work in Charleston to earn money for his owner. At the age of 23, he was a crewman on the steamer Planter, an armed transport in . . . — — Map (db m94744) HM
On Broad Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
[South Side]:
On this site stood Shepheard's Tavern
The birthplace of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite of Freemasonry
The Mother Supreme Council of the World
May 31, 1801
[West Side]:
Founders of the Supreme . . . — — Map (db m27540) HM
On Cumberland Street, on the right when traveling west.
Established in 1785 under the leadership
of Bishop Francis Asbury, the first Methodist
Society in Charleston purchased a lot in
Cumberland Street and erected a church
here in 1786. Long known as the Blue Meeting
House because of its color and . . . — — Map (db m47974) HM
On East Bay Street at Gillon Street, on the right when traveling north on East Bay Street.
Charleston was one of the largest slave trading cities in the U.S. In the 1800s, the area around the Old Exchange Building was one of the most common sites of downtown slave auctions. Along with real estate and other personal property, thousands of . . . — — Map (db m176650) HM
On Church Street, 0.1 miles north of Queen Street, on the right when traveling north.
Here in the churchyard of
St. Philip's are buried
Charles Pinckney
(1757-1824)
Signer of the United
States Constitution
and author of the famous
"Pinckney Draught"
Governor of South Carolina
U.S. Senator & Congressman . . . — — Map (db m27541) HM
On Broad Street, 0.1 miles west of Church Street, on the left when traveling east.
This handsome building, c. 1800 was constructed by Gilbert Chalmers. From 1810 to 1825 it was the home of Gov. John Geddes, who married the builder's daughter. During Gov. Geddes' term in office, Pres. James Monroe visited here. In 1867 Mary . . . — — Map (db m27514) HM
On Church Street at Chalmers Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
This property, a part of one of the
original town lots in the Grand Model
of Charles Towne was bought by
Paul Douxsaint, merchant, planter, and
French Huguenot immigrant, in 1725.
The Charleston single house of French
type . . . — — Map (db m27543) HM
On Queen Street, 0.1 miles east of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
The building at 20 Queen Street was built circa 1840 for use as a cotton warehouse. It is considered a notable example of vernacular warehouse architecture in Charleston, influenced by Roman Revival and West Indian architecture. In 1934, the . . . — — Map (db m27545) HM
On Church Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
Organized before August 18, 1737, this Grand Lodge met in Charles Shepheard's Tavern, an early meeting place of the colony, once located on this corner. — — Map (db m27519) HM
The brickwork below is thought to be from the second of four buildings to house the church.
Constructed in 1732, it was replaced in 1804 by a Robert Mills designed sanctuary, circular in shape. Said to be the largest domed building in the U.S., it . . . — — Map (db m121855) HM
On Cumberland Street, on the left when traveling west.
First brick house erected in Charleston standing in 1709. Home of Nicholas Trott first Attorney General of the Province of Carolina 1698 to 1702 and Chief Justice 1713 to 1719. — — Map (db m47922) HM
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
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
On Meeting Street at South Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Meeting Street.
The Plan of Charles Town
Prepared by Edward Crisp about 1704, gives the
location of the several Bastions
A. Granville
B. Craven
C. Cartaret
D. Colleton
E. Ashley
F. Blake
G. The Half Moon
I. Johnson's Cover'd Half Moon
L. The . . . — — Map (db m19229) HM
The Plan of Charles Town
Prepared by Edward Crisp about 1704, gives the
location of the several Bastions
A. Granville
B. Craven
C. Cartaret
D. Colleton
E. Ashley
F. Blake
G. The Half Moon
I. Johnson's Cover'd Half Moon
L. The . . . — — Map (db m19228) HM
On Church Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
On this site stood The City Tavern where on August 29, 1783, forty-three officers of the Continental Army residing in South Carolina met at the call of Major General William Moultrie to establish The Society of the Cincinnati in South Carolina. . . . — — Map (db m27522) HM
The two cannons displayed in front of the Powder Magazine are Revolutionary-War era pieces that were found in the Charleston area. Referred to as field guns, the weapons would have been mounted on wheeled carriages for greater mobility.
Each . . . — — Map (db m47963) HM
On Cumberland Street, 0.1 miles west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
Located within the walled city of Colonial Charles Towne, Trott's Cottage is one of the few remaining pre-Revolutionary structures.
Judge Nicholas Trott (1663-1740) owned the property prior to 1709. Judge Trott, born in England, came to America . . . — — Map (db m27558) HM
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
On State Street at Queen Street, on the right when traveling north on State Street.
Theodore D. Wagner, an executive with the leading mercantile firm John Fraser & Co., constructed the building soon after purchasing the property in 1866. At the time, much of the surrounding community was damaged from Union shelling during the Civil . . . — — Map (db m187615) HM
[South side]:
At every board a vacant chair fills with quick tears some tender eye, and at our maddest sport appear those well loved forms that will not die; we lift the glass, our hand is stayed - we jest , a spectre rises up - and . . . — — Map (db m27484) HM
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, 1928 — — Map (db m50414) HM
On Jenkins Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This M4 Sherman Tank is similar to that used by Lieutenant Colonel Creighton W. Abrams, in World War II while commanding the 37th Tank Battalion – 4th Armored Division – Patton’s Third Army. General Abrams was Army Chief of Staff from . . . — — Map (db m67976) HM
On Lee Avenue at Jones Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Lee Avenue.
Combat attack helicopter developed by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Flown in all United States combat actions from Vietnam to Somalia Dedicated to all Citadel aviators who courageously served their country. — — Map (db m67978) WM
On Jenkins Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This monument honors sailors and marines who served aboard the U.S.S. Coral Sea in combat and Citadel men who served in the Navy and Marine Corps. The vessel was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation and nine Battle Stars for operations in the . . . — — Map (db m67973) HM
On Jenkins Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This flag flies every day and night as a tribute to those great Americans who are Prisoners of War or Missing in Action and to remind each member of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets of the sacrifices made by Citadel alumni as well as all American . . . — — Map (db m67974) HM
Slave Rebellion Organizer
Born Circa 1767 - July 2, 1822
(front)
Denmark Vesey, previously named Telemaque, was born either in Africa or on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas. At the age of 14, he was purchased by the slave . . . — — Map (db m205440) HM
On Mary Murray Drive at 10th Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Mary Murray Drive.
(front)
Hampton Park was once home to the Washington Race Course and Jockey Club. In 1864 this site became an outdoor prison for Union soldiers. Before Charleston fell in Feb. 1865, more than 250 prisoners died and were buried in mass . . . — — Map (db m205351) HM
On Cleveland Street near Rutledge Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This playground is dedicated
to the memory of "Aunt Gen"
who lovingly coached and guided the
boys and girls of the Hampton Park area
for over twenty years. Her legacy exists
in the children whose lives were forever
enriched by her . . . — — Map (db m50261) HM
The submarine memorialized by this monument, has a uniquely distinguished record, and many of her most fascinating exploits involved Americans. Embodied in this memorial are the Seraph's fore hatch, steering and plane wheels, her ship's bell and . . . — — Map (db m6898) HM
On Rutledge Avenue near Huger Street, on the right when traveling south.
(Front text) Hampton Park Terrace, an early 20th-century planned suburb, was laid out in 1912 along
Huger Street between Rutledge and Hagood Aves. Its success coincided with the economic boom that following the
opening of the . . . — — Map (db m56564) HM
On Jenkins Avenue at Jones Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Jenkins Avenue.
This gallant aircraft served with the 12th tactical fighter wing stationed at Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam. In the 1968-69 time frame it was assigned to Captain E.G. Shuler, Jr. (now Major General), Citadel Class of 1959 and First . . . — — Map (db m67977) HM
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
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
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