Charleston Historic District
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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.
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". 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:
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History summary is here.
Historic district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries, historic districts receive legal protection from development....
in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...
. It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1960.
When initially listed in the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
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". 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.
External links
- Charleston Historic District, Charleston County (Charleston), at South Carolina Department of Archives and History