National Register Listings in Charleston County, South Carolina
Aiken, Gov. William, House
Aiken, William, House and Associated Railroad Structures
Ashley River Historic District
Ashley River Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Ashley River Road
Atlanticville Historic District
Bache, Alexander, U.S. Coast Survey Line
Bailey's Store
Barnwell House
Battery Cheves
Battery Gadsden
Battery LeRoy
Battery No. 1
Battery No. 5
Battery Thomson
Battery Tynes
Battery Wilkes
Bennett, Gov. Thomas, House
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Bethel Methodist Church
Blacklock, William, House
Blake Tenements
Bleak Hall Plantation Outbuildings
Boone Hall Plantation House and Historic Landscape (Boundary Increase)
Branford-Horry House
Brewton, Miles, House
Brewton, Robert, House
Brick House Ruin
Brooklands Plantation
Brown, Dianna, Antique Shop
Cape Romain Lighthouses
Cassina Point
Castle Pinckney
Central Baptist Church
Charleston Cemeteries Historic District
Charleston Consolidated Railway, Electric and Gas Company Car House
Charleston Historic District
Charleston Historic District
Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Charleston Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Charleston Naval Hospital
Charleston Naval Hospital Historic District
Charleston Navy Yard Historic District
Charleston Navy Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District
Charleston Old and Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Charleston Old and Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Charleston's French Quarter District
Christ Church
Cigar Factory
Circular Congregational Church and Parish House
Citizens and Southern National Bank of South Carolina
College of Charleston
Coming Street Cemetery
Cook's Old Field Cemetery
Crawford's Plantation House
Dock Street Theatre
Drayton Hall
Edisto Island Baptist Church
Edisto Island Presbyterian Church
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Engineering-Management Building
Enston, William, Home
Exchange and Provost
Faber House
Fairfield Plantation
Farmers' and Exchange Bank
Farmfield Plantation House
Fenwick Hall
Fireproof Building
Florence Crittenton Home
Fort Johnson/Powder Magazine
Fort Moultrie Quartermaster and Support Facilities Historic District
Fort Palmetto
Fort Pringle
Fort Sumter National Monument
Fort Sumter National Monument (Boundary Increase and Additional Documentation)
Fort Trenholm
Frogmore
General Asbestos and Rubber Company (GARCO) Main Mill
Gibbes, William, House
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
Grove Plantation
H. L. HUNLEY (submarine)
Hampton Park Terrace Historic District
Hampton Plantation
Harrietta Plantation
Heyward, Dubose, House
Heyward-Washington House
Hibernian Hall
Host of America Motel
Huger, Cleland Kinloch and Burnet R. Maybank, House
Huguenot Church
Hutchinson House
Jackson Street Freedman's Cottages
John's Island Presbyterian Church
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue
King Cemetery
Lawton-Seabrook Cemetery
Lowndes Grove
Lucas Family Cemetery
Lucas, Jonathan, House
Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Manigault, Joseph, House
Marine Barracks, Charleston Navy Yard
Market Hall and Sheds
Marshlands Plantation House
McClellanville Historic District
McCrady's Tavern and Long Room
McLeod Plantation
Meggett, W. Gresham, High and Elementary School
Middleton's Plantation
Mills, Clark, Studio
Morris Island Lighthouse
Mosquito Beach Historic District
Moultrieville Historic District
Mount Pleasant Historic District
Moving Star Hall
Murray, Andrew B., Vocational School
Nicholson, James, House
Oak Island
Oakland Plantation House
Old Bethel United Methodist Church
Old Courthouse
Old Georgetown Road
Old House Plantation
Old House Plantation and Commissary (Boundary Increase)
Old Marine Hospital
Old Slave Mart
Patrick, Dr. John B., House
Peter's Point Plantation
Porter Military Academy
Powder Magazine
Presbyterian Manse
Presqui'ile
Progressive Club, The
Prospect Hill
Remley Point Cemetery
Rhett, Robert Barnwell, House
Robb, William, House
Rockville Historic District
Roper, Robert William, House
Rose, Thomas, House
Russell, Nathaniel, House
Rutledge, Edward, House
Rutledge, Gov. John, House
Seabrook, John, Plantation Bridge
Seabrook, William, House
Seashore Farmers' Lodge No. 767
Seaside Plantation House
Seaside School
Secessionville Historic District
Simmons-Edwards House
Site of Old Charles Towne
Sixth Naval District Training Aids Library
Slave Street, Smokehouse, and Allee, Boone Hall Plantation
Snee Farm-Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Sottile, Giovanni, House
South Carolina National Bank of Charleston
South Carolina State Arsenal
Sparrow, James, House
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
St. James Episcopal Church, Santee
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Standard Oil Company Headquarters
Stiles-Hinson House
Stono River Slave Rebellion Site
Stuart, Col. John, House
Sullivan's Island Historic District
Summit Plantation House
Sunnyside
Sunnyside Plantation Foreman's House (Boundary Increase)
Sword Gate Houses
Tennent, Josiah Smith, House
Towles Farmstead
Trinity Episcopal Church
U.S. Coast Guard Historic District
U.S. Customhouse
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
Unitarian Church
Unnamed Battery
Unnamed Battery No. 1
USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343)
USS LAFFEY
USS YORKTOWN (CV-10)
Vander Horst, Arnoldus, House
Vesey, Denmark, House
Wedge, The
Wescott Road
West Point Rice Mill
Wilkinson-Boineau House
Willtown Bluff
Windsor Plantation
About Charleston County
Charleston County Timeline
Charleston County, located in the southern part of South Carolina, has a rich and storied history that dates back centuries. The area was originally home to various Native American tribes, such as the Cusabo and the Kiawah, who thrived along the coast. European exploration began in the late 16th century when Spanish, French, and English expeditions arrived.
In 1670, the English established the first permanent European settlement in the region, known as Charles Towne. The settlement quickly grew and became an important trading port, attracting colonists from England, Scotland, and Germany. By the early 18th century, Charleston had become one of the wealthiest and largest cities in the American colonies.
During the Revolutionary War, Charleston played a pivotal role as a major British stronghold. In 1780, the city was attacked and captured by British forces, leading to a period of occupation until 1782. However, Charlestonians' resilience and contributions to the war effort were crucial in gaining independence.
In the 19th century, Charleston County experienced tremendous growth and prosperity, driven by industries such as rice and indigo plantations, and later, the cotton industry. This prosperity relied heavily on enslaved African labor, leading to significant social, economic, and cultural impacts on the county. The rise of the abolitionist movement and the ensuing Civil War would later shape Charleston's history and lead to its ultimate transformation.
Today, Charleston County is a diverse and vibrant region, known for its historic charm, beautiful architecture, and thriving tourism industry. It continues to honor and preserve its rich history while embracing progress and growth in various sectors, including education, healthcare, and technology.
In 1670, the English established the first permanent European settlement in the region, known as Charles Towne. The settlement quickly grew and became an important trading port, attracting colonists from England, Scotland, and Germany. By the early 18th century, Charleston had become one of the wealthiest and largest cities in the American colonies.
During the Revolutionary War, Charleston played a pivotal role as a major British stronghold. In 1780, the city was attacked and captured by British forces, leading to a period of occupation until 1782. However, Charlestonians' resilience and contributions to the war effort were crucial in gaining independence.
In the 19th century, Charleston County experienced tremendous growth and prosperity, driven by industries such as rice and indigo plantations, and later, the cotton industry. This prosperity relied heavily on enslaved African labor, leading to significant social, economic, and cultural impacts on the county. The rise of the abolitionist movement and the ensuing Civil War would later shape Charleston's history and lead to its ultimate transformation.
Today, Charleston County is a diverse and vibrant region, known for its historic charm, beautiful architecture, and thriving tourism industry. It continues to honor and preserve its rich history while embracing progress and growth in various sectors, including education, healthcare, and technology.
Charleston County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Charleston County, South Carolina.
- 1670 - Charleston County established when English settlers arrive and establish Charles Town.
- 1718 - Blackbeard the pirate is killed off the coast of Charleston County.
- 1776 - Charleston County residents sign the South Carolina Constitution.
- 1861 - American Civil War begins with the bombardment of Fort Sumter in Charleston County.
- 1871 - First public school in Charleston County opens.
- 1927 - Ravenel Bridge, connecting Charleston County to Mount Pleasant, is completed.
- 1989 - Hurricane Hugo hits Charleston County, causing significant damage.
- 2000 - Charleston County population reaches over 309,969 people.
- 2015 - Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church shooting in Charleston County.