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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWBK_the-tavern_Charleston-SC.html
Through recently discovered documents and maps found in Scotland and the Netherlands, a Seafarer's Tavern was on this site in or around 1686.
Located on Charleston's working waterfront for three centuries, it has had many names: The Tavern on t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWBJ_site-of-the-first-methodist-church_Charleston-SC.html
Established in 1785 under the leadershipof Bishop Francis Asbury, the first MethodistSociety in Charleston purchased a lot inCumberland Street and erected a churchhere in 1786. Long known as the Blue MeetingHouse because of its color and to distin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWBI_as-old-as-charleston_Charleston-SC.html
The Tavern has been a spirited part of Charleston's history since the late 17th century.
From the early seaport days, through pirate attacks, the Revolution and Civil War, earthquakes and hurricanes, Prohibition and the Great Depression, the Ta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWBF_edgar-wells-house_Charleston-SC.html
In the 1780s, it was owned and occupied byDr. George Hahnbaum,physician to the Germanfusiliers and later afounder of the MedicalSociety of South Carolina.The trajectory of a cannonball can be traced through thetimbers of the house.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWBE_miles-brewton-house_Charleston-SC.html
Outstanding example of Georgian architecture in America. Built between 1765 and 1769 by Miles Brewton, Revolutionary patriot, with designs of Ezra Waite, architect. Inherited 1775 by Brewton's sister, Rebecca Motte, Revolutionary heroine, in whose…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWBC_john-mckee-house_Charleston-SC.html
Built on Lot No. 213 as shown on the "Grand Model" was owned and occupied in the late 18th century by John McKee, early Charleston brick mason.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWBA_casper-christian-schutt-house_Charleston-SC.html
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 and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWB9_the-two-cannons_Charleston-SC.html
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 ca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWB8_powder-magazine-flags_Charleston-SC.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWAX_judge-robert-pringle-house_Charleston-SC.html
1774 A Private Residence
The builder of this outstanding handsome"single" house was a native of Scotland,an eminent merchant of Charleston, anda provincial lay judge who helped to openthe Revolution by resisting the Stamp Act. His residence …