Exchange and Provost
National Historic Landmark

Exchange and Provost

Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
Listed
December 16, 1969
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
69000160

About this property

The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, also known as the Custom House, and The Exchange, is a historic building at East Bay and Broad Streets in Charleston, South Carolina. Built in 1767–1771, it has served a variety of civic institutional functions, including notably as a prisoner of war facility operated by British forces during the American Revolutionary War. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973. It is now a museum operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Location

Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
32.77684, -79.92690

Categories

COMMERCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Siege of Charleston
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0.2 mi

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When was Exchange and Provost listed on the National Register?

Exchange and Provost was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1969.

What type of historic resource is Exchange and Provost?

Exchange and Provost is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Exchange and Provost a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Exchange and Provost has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Exchange and Provost?

The period of significance for Exchange and Provost is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1767.

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