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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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWAI_90-east-bay-street_Charleston-SC.html
The Ancrum Wharf Building was constructed by Parker Quince and John Ancrum, both North Carolina natives, who who married to Savannah and Mary Rhett. The Rhett sisters were heirs to Col. William Rhett. The Ancrum Wharf Building is one of the few wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWAH_colonel-william-rhett_Charleston-SC.html
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 Vice Admira…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWAF_dr-thomas-dale-house_Charleston-SC.html
[Top Marker]:Dr. Thomas DaleHouse73 Church StreetHas Been Placed on theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the Interiorc. 1716-33[Middle Marker]:In 1733 Col. Miles Brewtonpresented this house tohis daughter, Mrs. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWAD_one-north-adgers-wharf_Charleston-SC.html
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 origina…