South Carolina · City

Charleston

Greek Revival is the label the register puts on more Charleston buildings than any other, 11 of them. Houses make up the largest group by what the buildings were for. 2 themed walking tours run through those listings.

The earliest listing here is Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures, added Oct 15, 1966.

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Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

111
Listings
17
Historic districts
34
National Historic Landmarks
1966
First listing

Walking tours

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Oldest on the register

First listedAiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures · Oct 15, 1966
Oldest construction dateSt. Andrews Episcopal Church · built 1706

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 35 of the 111 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Landmark · Charleston County
Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures
National Historic LandmarkListed 1966
Landmark · Charleston County
Blacklock, William, House
National Historic LandmarkListed 1973
Landmark · Charleston County
Brewton, Miles, House
National Historic LandmarkListed 1966
Landmark · Charleston County
Brewton, Robert, House
National Historic LandmarkListed 1966

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Greek Revival 11Federal 7Gothic Revival 6Georgian 5Ancient Roman 1Byzantine Revival 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 37 of the 111 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Gov. William Aiken House▾1977
Address
48 Elizabeth St., Charleston
Listed
Nov 21, 1977
Listed for
Historical archaeology, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Robinson-Aiken House
Reference
77001216
Style
Federal architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
3 buildings, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Aiken, Gov. William, House
Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad StructuresNHL1966
Ashley River Historic District▾1994
Address
Roughly, along the Ashley R. from just E of SC 165 to the Seaboard Coast Line RR bridge, Charleston
Listed
Sep 12, 1994
Listed for
Architecture, Agriculture, Transportation
Significance
State
Reference
93001514
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ashley River Historic District
Ashley River Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾2010
Address
NW of Charleston between the NE bank of the Ashley River and the Ashley-Stono Canal and E of Delmar HWY (HWY 165), Charleston
Listed
Oct 22, 2010
Listed for
Architecture, Agriculture, Entertainment and recreation, Black heritage, Landscape architecture, Industry, Exploration and settlement, Transportation
Significance
National
Reference
10000861
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ashley River Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Barnwell House▾1980
Address
S of Charleston, Charleston vicinity
Listed
Nov 25, 1980
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Prospect Hill Plantation
Reference
80003657
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gov. Thomas Bennett House▾1978
Address
69 Barre St., Charleston
Listed
Jan 31, 1978
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78002496
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bennett, Gov. Thomas, House
Bethel Methodist Church▾1974
Address
57 Pitt St., Charleston
Listed
Nov 20, 1974
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
74002260
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bethel Methodist Church
William Blacklock HouseNHL1973
Blake Tenements▾1970
Address
2-4 Courthouse Sq., Charleston
Listed
Aug 25, 1970
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
70000572
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Blake Tenements
Branford-Horry House▾1970
Address
59 Meeting St., Charleston
Listed
Oct 15, 1970
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
70000573
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Branford-Horry House
Miles Brewton HouseNHL1966
Robert Brewton HouseNHL1966
Brown, Dianna, Antique Shop▾·
Address
62 Queen St., Charleston
Listed for
Social history, Black heritage, Ethnic heritage
Significance
Local
Also known as
Brown, Diana, Antique Shop
Reference
100005045
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Castle Pinckney▾1970
Address
Shute's Folly Island, Charleston vicinity
Listed
Jul 16, 1970
Listed for
Historical archaeology, Military, Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
70000574
Contributing
1 structure, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Castle Pinckney
Central Baptist Church▾1977
Address
26 Radcliffe St., Charleston
Listed
Aug 16, 1977
Listed for
Art, Black heritage, Architecture, Religion
Significance
Local
Reference
77001217
Built
1891
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Central Baptist Church
Charleston Cemeteries Historic District▾·
Address
Huguenin Ave., roughly bounded by Algonquin Rd., CSXRR, N. Romney & Meeting Sts., Charleston
Listed for
Social history, Landscape architecture, Art
Significance
Local
Reference
100001367
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Charleston Cemeteries Historic District
Charleston Cigar FactoryNHL2024
Charleston Consolidated Railway, Electric and Gas Company Car House▾2017
Address
649 Meeting St., Charleston
Listed
Feb 28, 2017
Listed for
Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Charleston Trolley Barn
Reference
100000686
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Charleston Consolidated Railway, Electric and Gas Company Car House
Charleston Historic DistrictNHL1966
Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾1984
Address
King and Calhoun Sts., Charleston
Listed
Aug 2, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Charleston Historic District Boundary Increase III
Reference
84002028
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾1970
Address
An area roughly bounded by Calhoun, Archdale, Cumberland, E.Battery, Broad and Gadsden and an area along Anson St., Charleston
Listed
Jan 30, 1970
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Historical archaeology, Art, Literature, Education, Politics and government, Architecture, Religion
Significance
National
Also known as
Charleston Historic District Boundary Increase I
Reference
70000923
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Charleston Old and Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾1986
Address
280 E. Bay St., Charleston
Listed
Mar 27, 1986
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Charleston Historic District Boundary Increase V; Bainbridge
Reference
86000588
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Charleston Old and Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Charleston Old and Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾1985
Address
25 and 25 1/2 Warren and 114 St. Phillip Sts., Charleston
Listed
Aug 13, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Charleston Historic District Boundary Increase IV
Reference
85001833
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Charleston Old and Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Charleston's French Quarter District▾1973
Address
Bounded by Lodge Alley and Cumberland, E. Bay, and State Sts., Charleston
Listed
Sep 19, 1973
Listed for
Commerce, Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
National
Also known as
Lodge Alley; Simmons Alley
Reference
73001682
Contributing
19 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Charleston's French Quarter District
Cigar Factory▾1980
Address
Block bounded by East Bay, Columbus, Blake and Drake Sts., Charleston
Listed
Nov 25, 1980
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Charleston Manufacturing Company; Charleston Cotton Company
Reference
80003658
Built
1882
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cigar Factory
Circular Congregational Church and Parish HouseNHL1973
Citizens and Southern National Bank of South Carolina▾1971
Address
50 Broad St., Charleston
Listed
May 6, 1971
Listed for
Commerce, Education, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
71000747
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Citizens and Southern National Bank of South Carolina
College of CharlestonNHL1971
Coming Street Cemetery▾1996
Address
189 Coming St., Charleston
Listed
Nov 5, 1996
Listed for
Social history, Religion, Art
Significance
National
Also known as
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Congregational Cemetery
Reference
96001223
Built
1762
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Coming Street Cemetery
Dock Street Theatre▾1973
Address
135 Church St., Charleston
Listed
Jun 19, 1973
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
National
Also known as
Planters' Hotel
Reference
73001684
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
5 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Dock Street Theatre
Drayton HallNHL1966
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church▾2018
Address
110 Calhoun St., Charleston
Listed
Oct 25, 2018
Listed for
Black heritage
Significance
Local
Also known as
Mother Emanuel
Reference
100003056
Built
1816
Style
Gothic Revival
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
William Enston Home▾1996
Address
900 King St., Charleston
Listed
Apr 25, 1996
Listed for
Community planning, Social history, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
96000493
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture, Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Enston, William, Home
Exchange and ProvostNHL1969
Faber House▾·
Address
635 E. Bay St., Charleston
Listed for
Architecture, Black heritage, Ethnic heritage
Significance
Local
Also known as
Ward House; Hametic Hotel
Reference
100003689
Built
1839
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Faber House
Farmers' and Exchange BankNHL1973
Farmfield Plantation House▾1982
Address
Farmfield Rd., Charleston
Listed
Oct 29, 1982
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82001517
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fenwick Hall▾1972
Address
S of Charleston on John's Island, US 17, Charleston vicinity
Listed
Feb 23, 1972
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
National
Reference
72001196
Built
1730
Style
Georgian architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fenwick Hall
Fireproof BuildingNHL1969
Florence Crittenton Home▾1997
Address
19 St. Margaret St., Charleston
Listed
Sep 25, 1997
Listed for
Social history, Health and medicine, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
97001157
Built
1931
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Florence Crittenton Home
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Fort Johnson/Powder Magazine▾1972
Address
About 3 mi. SE of Charleston on James Island, Charleston
Listed
Sep 14, 1972
Listed for
Historical archaeology, Military, Politics and government
Significance
National
Reference
72001197
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fort Johnson/Powder Magazine
Fort Sumter National Monument▾1966
Address
Charleston Harbor, Charleston
Listed
Oct 15, 1966
Listed for
Military, Engineering, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
66000101
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fort Sumter National Monument
William Gibbes HouseNHL1970
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity▾2004
Address
30 Race St., Charleston
Listed
Oct 22, 2004
Listed for
Architecture, Art
Significance
State
Also known as
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Reference
04001164
Built
1953
Style
Byzantine Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
H. L. Hunley (submarine)▾1978
Address
E of Charleston, Charleston vicinity
Listed
Dec 29, 1978
Listed for
Military, Maritime history, Invention
Significance
Local
Reference
78003412
Contributing
1 site, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
H. L. Hunley (submarine)
Hampton Park Terrace Historic District▾1997
Address
Roughly bounded by Hagood, and Rutledge Aves., and Moltrie, and Congress Sts., Charleston
Listed
Sep 26, 1997
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
97001186
Built
1912
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hampton Park Terrace Historic District
Heyward-Washington HouseNHL1970
Dubose Heyward HouseNHL1971
Hibernian HallNHL1973
Cleland Kinloch Huger and Burnet R. Maybank House▾2015
Address
8 Legare St., Charleston
Listed
Oct 5, 2015
Listed for
Architecture, Politics and government
Significance
State
Reference
15000705
Built
1857
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building, 3 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Huger, Cleland Kinloch and Burnet R. Maybank, House
Huguenot ChurchNHL1973
Jackson Street Freedman's Cottages▾·
Address
193-199 Jackson St., Charleston
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
100001037
Built
1890
Contributing
4 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
John's Island Presbyterian Church▾1975
Address
10 mi. W of Charleston on SR 20, Charleston vicinity
Listed
Nov 3, 1975
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
75001692
Contributing
1 building, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
John's Island Presbyterian Church
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim SynagogueNHL1978
Lowndes Grove▾1978
Address
260 St. Margaret St., Charleston
Listed
Aug 30, 1978
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Also known as
The Grove; Grove Farm
Reference
78002500
Built
1786
Style
Georgian architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lowndes Grove
Jonathan Lucas House▾1978
Address
286 Calhoun St., Charleston
Listed
Feb 23, 1978
Listed for
Industry, Architecture, Social history, Invention
Significance
Local
Reference
78002501
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lucas, Jonathan, House
Magnolia Cemetery▾1978
Address
N of Charleston off U.S. 52, Charleston
Listed
Mar 24, 1978
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Art, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
78002502
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens▾1972
Address
10 mi. NW of Charleston on SC 61, Charleston
Listed
Dec 11, 1972
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Social history
Significance
National
Also known as
Magnolia-on-the-Ashley
Reference
72001198
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Joseph Manigault HouseNHL1973
Market Hall and ShedsNHL1973
McCrady's Tavern and Long Room▾1972
Address
153 E. Bay St., Charleston
Listed
Sep 14, 1972
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation, Architecture, Social history
Significance
National
Also known as
Eude's Tavern; French Coffee House
Reference
72001199
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
McCrady's Tavern and Long Room
McLeod Plantation▾1974
Address
325 Country Club Dr., Charleston
Listed
Aug 13, 1974
Listed for
Military, Black heritage, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
74001831
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
McLeod Plantation
Meggett, W. Gresham, High and Elementary School▾·
Address
1929 Grimball Rd., Charleston
Listed for
Architecture, Black heritage, Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
Septima P. Clark Corporate Academy
Reference
100002098
Built
1951
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Isaac Jenkins Mikell House▾2014
Address
94 Rutledge Ave., Charleston
Listed
Mar 11, 2014
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Ficken House; Charleston Free Library
Reference
14000056
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mikell, Isaac Jenkins, House
Clark Mills StudioNHL1966
Morris Island Lighthouse▾1982
Address
6 mi. SE of Charleston, Charleston vicinity
Listed
Jun 28, 1982
Listed for
Engineering, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Also known as
Charleston Main Light
Reference
82003837
Built
1767
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Morris Island Lighthouse
Murray, Andrew B., Vocational School▾2002
Address
3 Chisolm St., Charleston
Listed
May 30, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Old Murray Vocational School
Reference
02000569
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Murray, Andrew B., Vocational School
James Nicholson House▾1974
Address
172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston
Listed
Aug 30, 1974
Listed for
Commerce, Education, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Ashley Hall School
Reference
74001832
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Nicholson, James, House
Old Bethel United Methodist Church▾1975
Address
222 Calhoun St., Charleston
Listed
Apr 21, 1975
Listed for
Black heritage, Architecture, Religion
Significance
National
Also known as
Bethel Methodist Church
Reference
75001693
Built
1798
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old Bethel United Methodist Church
Old Charleston Jail▾1978
Address
Incorporates most of area S of Bee, Morris, and Mary Sts. to Waterfront, Charleston
Listed
Jul 16, 1978
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Art, Literature, Education, Politics and government, Architecture, Religion
Significance
National
Also known as
Charleston Historic District Boundary Increase II
Reference
78002497
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old Charleston Jail
Old Marine HospitalNHL1973
Old Slave Mart▾1975
Address
6 Chalmers St., Charleston
Listed
May 2, 1975
Listed for
Black heritage, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Ryan's Mart; The Mart
Reference
75001694
Built
1859
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old Slave Mart
Pine Tree Hotel▾2019
Address
Mosquito Beach Rd., Charleston vicinity
Listed
Sep 23, 2019
Listed for
Black heritage, Entertainment and recreation, Ethnic heritage
Significance
Local
Reference
100004409
Contributing
4 buildings, 3 sites
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Porter Military Academy▾1996
Address
175--181 Ashley Ave., Charleston
Listed
Jun 21, 1996
Listed for
Architecture, Military, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Old U.S. Arsenal; Medical University of S.C.
Reference
96000685
Contributing
3 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Porter Military Academy
Powder MagazineNHL1972
Presqui'ile▾1978
Address
2 Amherst St., Charleston
Listed
Dec 8, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
78002503
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Presqui'ile
Read Building▾2022
Address
593 King St., Charleston
Listed
Oct 11, 2022
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Bluestein Brothers; Read & Dumas; The Leader
Reference
100008253
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Robert Barnwell Rhett HouseNHL1973
William Robb House▾1983
Address
12 Bee St., Charleston
Listed
Sep 8, 1983
Listed for
Industry, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Episcopal Church Home for Women
Reference
83002186
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Robb, William, House
Robert Mills Manor▾2021
Address
Bounded by Queen, Smith, and Logan Sts.; Including Cromwell Alley, Wilson St., and portions of Franklin St., Charleston
Listed
Sep 24, 2021
Listed for
Architecture, Social history, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Also known as
Robert Mills Manor Extension; Jenkins Orphanage/Old Marine Hospital
Reference
100006991
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Robert Mills Manor
Robert William Roper HouseNHL1973
Thomas Rose House▾1970
Address
57-59 Church St., Charleston
Listed
Oct 15, 1970
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
70000892
Built
1733
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rose, Thomas, House
Nathaniel Russell HouseNHL1971
Edward Rutledge HouseNHL1971
Gov. John Rutledge HouseNHL1971
Simmons-Edwards HouseNHL1971
James Stocker Simmons House▾2022
Address
122 Rutledge Ave., Charleston
Listed
Jan 14, 2022
Listed for
Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
100006553
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Site of Old Charles Towne▾1969
Address
Albemarle Point, Charleston
Listed
Dec 17, 1969
Listed for
Prehistoric archaeology, Native archaeology of the historic period, Historical archaeology, Military
Significance
National
Reference
69000162
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Site of Old Charles Towne
Sixth Naval District Training Aids Library▾2017
Address
1056 King St., Charleston
Listed
Oct 16, 2017
Listed for
Military, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Edens Food Store; Big Bertha
Reference
100001747
Style
Moderne architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sixth Naval District Training Aids Library
Giovanni Sottile House▾·
Address
81 Rutledge Ave., Charleston
Listed for
Ethnic heritage, European heritage, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Dr. Joseph Glover House; Arthur Rose House; Italian Consulate
Reference
100003690
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
South Carolina National Bank of Charleston▾1973
Address
16 Broad St., Charleston
Listed
Jun 4, 1973
Listed for
Commerce, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Bank of Charleston
Reference
73001693
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
South Carolina National Bank of Charleston
South Carolina State Arsenal▾1970
Address
2 Tobacco St. (Marion Sq.), Charleston
Listed
Jul 16, 1970
Listed for
Military, Education, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Old Citadel
Reference
70000577
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
South Carolina State Arsenal
James Sparrow House▾1998
Address
65 Cannon St., Charleston
Listed
Jan 30, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
98000045
Built
1818
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sparrow, James, House
Spring Street Methodist Church▾·
Address
68 Spring St., Charleston
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
St. James Methodist Church
Reference
100010910
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
St. Andrews Episcopal Church▾1973
Address
5 mi. NW of Charleston on SC 61, Charleston
Listed
Oct 15, 1973
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
73001694
Built
1706
Style
colonial architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
St. Mark's Episcopal Church▾·
Address
16 Thomas Street, Charleston
Listed for
Architecture, Black heritage, Religion
Significance
State
Also known as
St. Mark's Church; St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church
Reference
100012609
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church▾1976
Address
93 Hasell St., Charleston
Listed
Nov 7, 1976
Listed for
Architecture, Religion
Significance
State
Reference
76001697
Built
1839
Style
ancient Roman architecture
Contributing
1 building, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
St. Michael's Episcopal ChurchNHL1966
St. Philip's Episcopal ChurchNHL1973
Standard Oil Company Headquarters▾2015
Address
1600 Meeting St., Charleston
Listed
Feb 3, 2015
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
14001243
Built
1926
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Standard Oil Company Headquarters
Stiles-Hinson House▾1974
Address
940 Paul Revere Dr., Charleston
Listed
Oct 9, 1974
Listed for
Agriculture, Military, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Stiles Point Plantation
Reference
74001833
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Stiles-Hinson House
Col. John Stuart HouseNHL1970
Sword Gate Houses▾1970
Address
32 Legare St. and 111 Tradd St., Charleston
Listed
Dec 18, 1970
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
70000579
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sword Gate Houses
Josiah Smith Tennent House▾1979
Address
729 E. Bay St, Charleston
Listed
Nov 27, 1979
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
79002377
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Tennent, Josiah Smith, House
U.S. Customhouse▾1974
Address
200 E. Bay St., Charleston
Listed
Oct 9, 1974
Listed for
Commerce, Engineering, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
74001834
Built
1879
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
U.S. Customhouse
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse▾1974
Address
83 Broad St., Charleston
Listed
Aug 13, 1974
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
74001835
Built
1896
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture, Mediterranean Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
Unitarian ChurchNHL1973
Arnoldus Vander Horst House▾1973
Address
25 mi. SW of Charleston on Kiawah Island, Charleston vicinity
Listed
Oct 25, 1973
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Kiawah House
Reference
73001697
Built
1770
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Denmark Vesey HouseNHL1976
Wehaken▾·
Address
1400 Old Towne Road, Charleston
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
St. Andrews Riding Academy; Ashem Farm; Old Towne Creek County Park
Reference
100012567
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
West Point Rice Mill▾1995
Address
Jct. of Lockwood Dr. and Calhoun St., Charleston
Listed
Jan 20, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Industry, Military, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
94001569
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West Point Rice Mill

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    Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman and Richard Donohoe & Maurice Eugenie Horne Thompson, 2018
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    Dorothy Middleton Anderson and Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman, 2015
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    Donald M. Williams, 2011
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    Bruce Orr, 2010
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    Carolyn B. Matalene and Katherine E. Chaddock, 2009
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Guidebooks to historic places in South Carolina

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    Thomas M. Poland, 2014
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  • Columbia Civil War landmarks
    Tom (Historian) Elmore, 2011
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    Clint Johnson, 2011
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    Cindy Lee, 2010
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