National Register of Historic Places

Colleton County Courthouse

Walterboro, Colleton County, South Carolina
Listed
May 13, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000765

About this property

The Colleton County Courthouse was built in 1820. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The building is located corner of Jeffries and Hampton Streets in Walterboro, South Carolina. The building was put on the register as an example of Greek Revival architecture and also due to its historical significance, since the first meeting on nullification was held in the building in 1828. In 1817, Walterboro became the seat of Colleton County. The design of the courthouse is attributed to the architect Robert Mills. The building was completed in 1820 by Charleston contractors, J. & B. Lucas. In June 1828, Robert Rhett, participating in the first meeting on nullification, which was held in the courthouse building, delivered a speech which urged John Taylor, the governor of South Carolina, to immediately convene a session of the state legislature. Another nullification meeting was held in October of the same year. In 2023, the courthouse was the venue for the Trial of Alex Murdaugh. The courthouse building has two storeys and is made of brick. The entrance is built as a portico with four Tuscan columns and two staircases with ironwork railings. The courtroom is located in the second floor. The basement is raised. The original building from 1820 was considerably altered in 1939, when two wings were built.

Location

Walterboro, Colleton County, South Carolina
32.90350, -80.65900

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Colleton County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Colleton County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Colleton County Courthouse?

Colleton County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Colleton County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Colleton County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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