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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI96_john-rutledge-home_Charleston-SC.html
This house, built before the American Revolution, was the residence of John Rutledge (1739-1800), first Governor of the State of South Carolina. He was President of South Carolina, 1776-78, and Governor, 1779-82, signer of the U. S. Constitution, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI95_cathedral-of-st-john-the-baptist_Charleston-SC.html
The cathedral parish was established in 1821 by Bishop John England, the first Bishop of Charleston. The cathedral was named for St. Finbar. A second cathedral church was erected on this site in 1856 under the names of Sts. John and Finbar. This f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI91_john-cordes-prioleau-house_Charleston-SC.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI8Z_poyas-mordecai-house_Charleston-SC.html
Dr. Jean Ernest Poyas built this classic Charleston single house in elegant Adamesque style of architecture. It was purchased in 1837 by Moses Cohen Mordecai, an important historic figure, who added the piazzas and connected the main house to the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI8Y_the-south-carolina-society_Charleston-SC.html
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 S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI8V_county-of-charleston-historic-courthouse_Charleston-SC.html
Originally built in 1753 as statehouseof British Royal Government
Partially destroyed by fire in 1788
Rebuilt in 1792 with third floor addition
Restored to 1792 appearancein 2001 by Charleston County
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI8R_u-s-post-office-and-courthouse_Charleston-SC.html
Entered on the National Register ofHistoric PlacesAugust 13, 1974
U.S. Post Office and CourthouseCharleston, South Carolina
John H. DevereuxArchitect 1896
This property significantly contributes to the nation's cultural heritageCommemorat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI8Q_this-building_Charleston-SC.html
Erected in the post-Revolutionaryperiod on a part of the land onceknown as Archdale's Square, wasoccupied the Charleston branch ofthe First Bank of the United Statesprior to 1800. Acquired in 1833by the Hebrew Orphan Society, itserved as the socie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI8P_david-ramsay-house_Charleston-SC.html
Notable for its fine Georgianpaneling, this was home andoffice to Dr. David Ramsay,the distinguished patriot,Revolutionary Historian andphysician. Dr. Ramsayintroduced the Small Poxvaccine to Charlestonand helped found theMedical Society of SouthC…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI8O_major-peter-bocquets-house_Charleston-SC.html
Peter Bocquet the younger built this houseshortly after the lot was given to him in July,1770, by his father Peter Bocquet, senior, aHuguenot immigrant. The younger Bocquetbecame a major in the Revolutionary forces,a member of the General Assembly…