National Historic Landmark-Nathaniel Russell House

National Historic Landmark- Nathaniel Russell House

This three story brick residence, built about 1809 by a wealthy South Carolina merchant, is an excellent example of Federal style architecture, with delicate, intricate interior detail typifying the mature American Adamesque manner.

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National Historic Landmark-Robert William Roper House

National Historic Landmark- Robert William Roper House

This brick residence of grandiose scale and monumental features is in many ways one of the most splendid houses of its period.

Its giant-order Ionic pentastyle portico is unusual among Greek Revival houses in ...

National Historic Landmark-Robert Barnwell Rhett House

National Historic Landmark- Robert Barnwell Rhett House

This large clapboard frame dwelling was the residence of Robert Barnwell Rhett (1800-1876), known as the Great Secessionist and one of the most effective and prominent of that circle of proslavery fire-eating radicals. ...

National Historic Landmark-Joseph H. Rainey House

National Historic Landmark- Joseph Hayne Rainey House

Joseph Hayne Rainey (1832-1887), the first Black person to serve in the United States House of Representatives (1870-79), served longer than any of his Black contemporaries.

The election of Rainey and of Hiram R. ...

National Historic Landmark-Parish House of the Circular Church

National Historic Landmark- Parish House of the Circular Congregational Church

Built about 1806, this small Greek Revival temple with graceful twin stairways and notable wrought-iron railings is a good example of Mills' ability to design a temple-style building that is ...

National Historic Landmark-Robert Mills House

National Historic Landmark- Robert Mills House

This Classical two story brick mansion was built for a wealthy merchant by Robert Mills (1781-1855), native South Carolinian, first Federal architect and the designer of the Washington Monument.

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National Historic Landmark-Marshlands Dr.Verdier House

National Historic Landmark- Marshlands Dr. James Robert Verdier House

This house with an arcaded cellar shows West Indian influence in its design. It was built about 1813 for Dr. James Robert Verdier, who discovered a treatment for yellow fever.

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National Historic Landmark-Joseph Manigault House

National Historic Landmark- Joseph Manigault House

Built in 1790, this is the first Neoclassical building designed by architect Gabriel Manigault. His design reflects the architectural influence of Robert Adam.

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National Historic Landmark-Lancaster County Courthouse

National Historic Landmark- Lancaster County Courthouse

Design of this 2-story brick building, more Palladian than Classic, has been attributed to Robert Mills.

In continuous use as a courthouse since its completion in 1828, it features fine reeded woodwork and vaulted ceilings.

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National Historic Landmark-Heyward-Washington House

National Historic Landmark-Heyward-Washington House

From 1777 to 1794, this three story brick structure, a fine example of a Charleston double house, was the home of Thomas Heyward, Jr. (1746-1809), a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The house was built in ...