French Quarter in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ordinance of Secession
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 formation of
the Confederate States of America and to four
years of war between the north and the south.
The building was totally destroyed in the
conflagration of December 1861.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1860.
Location. 32° 46.704′ N, 79° 55.871′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Meeting Street south of Cumberland Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 Meeting 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. Institute Hall / "The Union Is Dissolved!" (here, next to this marker); Carolina Art Association / James S. Gibbes Memorial Art Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah Flagg (within shouting distance of this marker); Charleston Gas Light Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Burger's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Independent or Congregational Church of Charlestown (within shouting distance of this marker); 54 Queen Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hibernian Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,261 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4. submitted on December 7, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on August 23, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.