National Historic Landmark

Hibernian Hall

Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
Listed
November 7, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73001686

About this property

Hibernian Hall is a historic meeting hall and social venue at 105 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Built in 1840, it is Charleston's only architectural work by Thomas Ustick Walter, and a fine example of Greek Revival architecture. The wrought iron gates were made by Christopher Werner, a German-American master ironworker in Charleston. The hall is nationally significant for its use during the 1860 Charleston Convention, in which the Democratic Party, divided by opinions on slavery, failed to select a presidential nominee, ensuring victory for the anti-slavery Republican Party in the 1860 presidential election. The building was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1973. The building continues to be used as a function and meeting space today.

Location

105 Meeting St.
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
32.77739, -79.93149

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Hibernian Hall listed on the National Register?

Hibernian Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Hibernian Hall?

Hibernian Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Hibernian Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Hibernian Hall 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 Hibernian Hall?

The period of significance for Hibernian Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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