Charleston Historic District

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Charleston Historic District
(U.S. National Historic Landmark District)
Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming St.
Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming St.
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Architect: multiple, including Robert Mills
Architectural style(s): Greek Revival, Other, Federal
Designated as NHL: October 9, 1960[1]
Added to NRHP: October 15, 1966[2]
NRHP Reference#: 66000964; 70000923; 78002497; 84002028; 85001833; and 86000588
Governing body: Local

The Charleston Historic District, also known as Charleston Old and Historic District, is a historic district in Charleston, South Carolina. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960.[1]

When initially listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1966, the district was defined as "An area roughly bounded by Broad, Bay, S. Battery and Ashley and an area along Church bounded by Cumberland and Chalmers".[2] The district area has subsequently been increased five times, in 1970, 1978, 1984, 1985, and 1986. It includes 81 contributing properties and 700 or more other properties. A map is [here].

There are two other historic districts in Charleston that also are listed on the National Register:

  • Charleston's French Quarter District
  • Charleston Navy Yard Historic District

The South Carolina Department of Archives and History summary is here.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Charleston Historic District. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  2. ^ a b National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Charleston Historic District, Charleston County (Charleston). National Register Properties in South Carolina listing. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved on 2008-03-06.

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