Notable for its fine Georgian
paneling, this was home and
office to Dr. David Ramsay,
the distinguished patriot,
Revolutionary Historian and
physician. Dr. Ramsay
introduced the Small Pox
vaccine to Charleston
and helped found the . . . — — Map (db m27447) HM
This three-story, masonry residence set on a raised basement was begun circa 1796 by Mrs. Frances Motte Middleton, daughter of Jacob and Rebecca Motte. The house was completed by Mrs. Middleton and her second husband and former brother-in-law, . . . — — Map (db m51273) HM
This substantial three-story Greek Revival Period Charleston single house is constructed of stucco-covered brick and features a two-tiered piazza with Tuscan columns and turned balusters, piazza screen and entrance door complete with pilasters, . . . — — Map (db m51485) HM
C.- 1804
This significant single house was built by Benjamin DuPrι, a French tailor, sometime after 1803. The entire area was known as “Gadsdens Green” after Christopher Gadsden who divided this land into six wharf lots and 197 . . . — — Map (db m51826) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The construction of this circa 1840 three-and-a half
story single house is attributed to Charleston
cotton planter and factor Theodore D. Jervey.
The house was built in the Greek Revival style
but was altered in 1886 by William Ashmead . . . — — Map (db m51725) HM
During the last months of the Civil War, several Union officers were confined by the Confederacy in this house. As retaliation for this imprisonment, President Lincoln moved six hundred Confederate prisoners from Fort Delaware to the stockade at . . . — — Map (db m51783) HM
C. 1775 and 1826
This splendid mansion was
built in 1826 by Dr. Joseph
Glover, a noted Charleston
physician, utilizing the
service wing of an older
house of about 1775. In 1906
it was purchased by the
Cavaliere Giovanni Sottile,
. . . — — Map (db m51308) HM
This is one of the last grand
antebellum houses of
Charleston built by Edisto
Island cotton planter,
I. Jenkins Mikell. He adopted
design sophistication and
colour of an Italian villa
unusual in Charleston.
Notice the . . . — — Map (db m54714) HM
C. 1884
Built by
John H. Kornahrens,
soda water manufacturer
who used timber from
an original house on the lot
built circa 1772 by
John Delke', a tanner.
Owned and occupied since 1925
by Edward Leon Guenveur, Sr.,
a plumbing . . . — — Map (db m54433) HM
This three-story masonry single house with hipped roof and Federal style details was constructed for Charles
Graves, a local factor. One of the oldest building along upper Tradd Street, the house is located on portions of Lots 226 and 227 of the . . . — — Map (db m48674) HM
This Adam style Single House was constructed circa 1805 by Captain John W. Morrison on the site of the circa 1790 garden of Robert Squibb, who brought many exotic plants to Charleston, exported rare species from Charleston to England, and published . . . — — Map (db m48759) HM
Residence of
the Surgeon General of
the Continnetal Army
and boyhood home of
Confederate Generals
Hamilton Prioleau Bee
& Bernard Bee.
One of only three
South Carolina homes with
early exposed interior
corner post . . . — — Map (db m48236) HM
This residence was built on
the original Robert Limehouse
farmlands. The house was
definitely standing in 1855
and was occupied that year
by Joseph Dawson, a druggist
in business at 17 Broad St. — — Map (db m51899) HM
This three-story stucco house with a clay tile hip roof was built by Charleston merchant William Bell following the destruction of an earlier residence by fire in 1778. The fire, the second of five great Charleston fires between 1740 and 1860, . . . — — Map (db m47978) HM
This town house was constructed by Adam Ewing, a Scots merchant, for his residence and place of business. He and his partner Robert Ewing (who bore the same surname but was no relation) had their counting house in the front room of the ground . . . — — Map (db m47977) HM
This two-story frame Greek Revival style residence was constructed in 1872 for Civil War photographer George N. Barnard. The house is distinguished by a one-story front porch supported by jigsaw-cut columns and Italianate style balustrades.
In . . . — — Map (db m51397) HM
Legare Street is named for goldsmith Solomon Legare “the Huguenot,” who built the first house on this property. Before the lot left the family in 1803, his descendants had become wealthy plantation owners and commission merchants.
. . . — — Map (db m47750) HM
This Georgian Style residence is an early example of the "Charleston Single House." The original woodwork is notable; the drawing room mantle is attributed to Charleston cabinet maker, Thomas Elfe. Unique in the kitchen building is the original . . . — — Map (db m47763) HM
Charlestonian James Simmons is believed to have built this Georgian style house circa 1760. It is located on Lot 278 of the "Grand Model of Charles Town", the earliest plan of the city. Otis Mills, the original owner of the Mills House bought the . . . — — Map (db m47837) HM
This substantial house was built by J. Brailsford Jenkins, soon after they purchased the site in 1905. The lot previously had been part of the extensive grounds of present-day 38 Church Street, where Dr. Vincent LeSeigneur had a famous garden in the . . . — — Map (db m47611) HM
The James Brown House is situated on a portion of Lot Number 82 of the Grand Modell, the city plan for
Charleston that was developed in 1670. The lot was originally granted by the Lords Proprietors on June 12, 1694 to John Frowman, a butcher, for . . . — — Map (db m47899) HM
This three-story stuccoed single house
was constructed circa 1760 by Charleston
physician Dr. William Cleland as a
residence for his son William. After
William's death the property was
purchased in 1778 by Scottish ιmigrι
Robert Wells, . . . — — Map (db m48141) HM
Captain Francis W. Saltus, Sr., a Charleston ship owner and cotton factor built this two and one half story Federal style single house. The frame structure rests on a raised basement and features a closed return box cornice and a gable roof with an . . . — — Map (db m50449) HM
circa 1740
Local merchant James Matthews constructed this three-story over raised basement, double tenement building circa 1740. The house features a Flemish bond brick pattern and nine over nine light windows. The gambrel roof with a . . . — — Map (db m47902) HM
circa 1726 rebuilt 1781
The masonary structure of this double residence was constructed by Charleston merchant Thomas Lamboll
circa 1726. The date of construction is based on surviving land grants showing the establishment of common use alleys . . . — — Map (db m62151) HM
Rainbow Row represents the longest cluster of intact Georgian row houses in the United States. The earliest
structures on this portion of East Bay Street, between Tradd and Elliott Street, were built by 1680. The buildings were constructed on lots . . . — — Map (db m51737) HM
The Ancrum Wharf Building was constructed by Parker Quince and John Ancrum, both North Carolina natives, who were married to Savannah and Mary Rhett. The Rhett sisters were heirs to Col. William Rhett. The Ancrum Wharf Building is one of the . . . — — Map (db m103639) HM
This simply detailed two story wooden dwelling, and the neighboring dwelling at 93 Lenwood Boulevard, were originally one building. This building was located at the present intersection of Tradd Street and Lenwood Boulevard, and was used by the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m48144) HM
Handsome Adam style
single house and gabled
carrage house was
built on Lot 36 of
Grand Model house.
It has been rectory of
St. Philip's Church since
1908. A successful Scot,
Alexander Christie built
the house as his residence
and . . . — — Map (db m47906) HM
The front portion of this fine example of
the Charleston single house was built on
part of the original lot #37 of the plat
of Charleston known as the "Grand Modell."
The home was erected by Wm. Hall for
Ann Peacock, a wealthy widow
from . . . — — Map (db m47911) HM
Outstanding Georgian House designated "of National Importance," was built by William Branford, planter and member of the Colonial Assembly. It is famous for its carved cypress paneling and drawing room which has been called "one of the most . . . — — Map (db m39313) HM
This large, three and one-half story masonry single house was constructed circa 1800-1802 by Caspar Christian Schutt, a Charleston merchant of German descent. As was the custom of the day, he operated his business activities on the first floor . . . — — Map (db m47964) HM
Othneil Beale, sea Captain from New England, Colonel of Provincial Troops, Engineer, Successful merchant, built this house about 1740, with ground floors for mercantile use, and living rooms above Finely Cypress Paneled.
The previous owners, . . . — — Map (db m19665) HM
Handsome Georgian "Double House" constructed of brick but covered by stucco after 1886 earthquake. Drawing room has handsome ceiling plaster work decorations and carved overmantel with ionic pilasters. Residence of last Royal Governor Lord William . . . — — Map (db m47909) HM
This three and one half story stuccoed masonry Adamesque single house with a two tiered piazza was constructed between September of 1811 and June of 1812 by George Keenan, a grocery merchant. The house was purchased in 1814 by Dr. Vincent Le . . . — — Map (db m47588) HM
Standing on land bought from Robert Tradd, which was part of lot 60 of "Grand Modell" of 1672. Early Georgian house built by Jacob Motte, prominent Huguenot and one time royal treasurer of province. Original paneling from second floor living room is . . . — — Map (db m39320) HM
This property, originally known as Town Lot Number 54 of the Grand Modell of Charles Town, was granted by the Lords Proprietors to William Jones March 23, 1682. In 1808, the property was purchased by John Cordes Prioleau, a wealthy planter. Madame . . . — — Map (db m27461) HM
First granted to Thomas Rose by the Lords Proprietors in 1681 and delineated as Lot 64 of the Grand Modell, this lot was part of the early walled city of Charleston. A brick house was initially built on the property that survived the fire of 1740 . . . — — Map (db m47632) HM
Joseph Verree, a prosperous Charleston master carpenter, constructed this two-and-one-half story Georgian single house circa 1767. It occupies the southernmost part of Town Lot No. 77 of the "Grand Modell of Charles Town," the original plan of the . . . — — Map (db m47613) HM
Peter Bocquet the younger built this house
shortly after the lot was given to him in July,
1770, by his father Peter Bocquet, senior, a
Huguenot immigrant. The younger Bocquet
became a major in the Revolutionary forces,
a member of the . . . — — Map (db m27446) HM
In the 18th century the wharves along this area of the Cooper River served as a center of Charleston's important shipping industry, playing a vital role in the city's economic growth until early in the 20th century.
North Adger's Wharf was . . . — — Map (db m47927) HM
Built circa 1720 for
Colonel Robert Brewton
wealthy wharf owner and
provincial powder receiver.
One of the earliest fine
examples of a
single house.
[Plaque]
Robert Brewton House
Has Been Designated a
Registered . . . — — Map (db m47642) HM
This Georgian double-tenement is located on part of lot number 60 of the Grand Modell, a city plan developed between 1670-1680. Lot number 60 was granted originally to Robert Tradd, after whose family Tradd Street is named. The property was . . . — — Map (db m39323) HM
The John Blake House was constructed circa 1800 by Blake, a captain in the Continental Army, member of the South Carolina General Assembly, and president of the Bank of South Carolina. The Blake House is constructed of cypress and heart pine on a . . . — — Map (db m39311) HM
Founded by French Huguenots September 1, 1737, was incorporated May 1, 1751, by the Provincial General Assembly and the Charter confirmed at the Court of St. James by George II December 20, 1752. To further the Society's activities this Hall and . . . — — Map (db m27457) HM
Thomas Bee, a leader in the
colonial government and
a patriot of the Revolution,
built this fine house about
1730. A later owner was
Governor Joseph Alston
and his wife, Theodosia,
daughter of Aaron Burr.
She was mysteriously lost . . . — — Map (db m47910) HM
Handsome Georgian style house built by a prosperous Huguenot merchant. An outstanding example of an early Charleston single house well adapted to the narrow lot purchased in 1752. In 1816 an adjacent house was demolished to provide space for the . . . — — Map (db m50453) HM
In 1680, Town Lot No. 61 was granted by the Lords Proprietors to Elizabeth Willis, and in 1701 was deeded to William Elliott. This notable early Georgian house replaced a smaller house on the premises, and was built by Thomas Rose soon after his . . . — — Map (db m47625) HM
Timothy Ford, a native of Morristown, New Jersey, Princeton educated attorney who as a youth served in the American Revolution, built this fine Charleston single house in the Adamesque style. Ford entertained the Marquis de Lafayette here on the . . . — — Map (db m39318) HM
These lots as shown on the "Grand
Modell of Charles Town" were granted
in 1696 to Stephen Bull of Ashley Hall and
Sheklon. This house, one of the oldest on the
city, was built circa 1720 by his son, William
Bull, later Lt. Governor of . . . — — Map (db m48089) HM
This three-story, stucco-over brick building was constructed circa 1770 on Town Lot No. 60 of the Grand Modell of Charles Town by merchant and planter William Harvey. It was the western half of a double tenement (18th century term denoting rental . . . — — Map (db m39314) HM
The builder of this tenement, William Mills, was born in Dundee, Scotland, and became a prosperous tailor and planter in Charleston. He was the father of Robert Mills, pupil of Thomas Jefferson and America's first native professionally trained . . . — — Map (db m50481) HM
Built as a suburban villa by a member of the wealthy Vanderhorst family, owners of much of Kiawah Island, the stuccoed brick house stands two stories above a raised basement and has a piazza approached on the main floor by a double, semicircular, . . . — — Map (db m51345) HM
This Charleston Single house was constructed between 1835-1852. The house was lived in by John Tidemann, a German immigrant who arrived in Charleston in 1846 at age nineteen. He established a successful hay & grain business at the corner of Prioleau . . . — — Map (db m31851) HM
