- Charleston Historic District
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Charleston Historic District
Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming St.
Location: Charleston, South Carolina Coordinates: 32°47′8″N 79°56′13″W / 32.78556°N 79.93694°WCoordinates: 32°47′8″N 79°56′13″W / 32.78556°N 79.93694°W Architect: multiple, including Robert Mills Architectural style: Greek Revival, Other, Federal Governing body: Local NRHP Reference#: 66000964; 70000923; 78002497; 84002028; 85001833; and 86000588 Significant dates Added to NRHP: October 15, 1966[1] Designated NHLD: October 9, 1960[2] 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.[2]
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".[1] 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]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html.
- ^ a b "Charleston Historic District". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1788&ResourceType=District. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
- ^ "Charleston Historic District, Charleston County (Charleston)". National Register Properties in South Carolina listing. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. http://www.nationalregister.sc.gov/charleston/S10817710004/index.htm. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
External links
- Charleston Historic District, Charleston County (Charleston), at South Carolina Department of Archives and History
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Category:National Register of Historic Places • 
Portal:National Register of Historic PlacesCategories:- Historic districts in South Carolina
- National Historic Landmarks in South Carolina
- Neighborhoods in Charleston, South Carolina
- National Register of Historic Places in Charleston, South Carolina
- South Carolina Registered Historic Place stubs
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