Marshlands
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Marshlands, also known as the James Robert Verdier House, is a historic house at 501 Pinckney Street in Beaufort, South Carolina. Built about 1814, it is a high quality and well-preserved example of early Beaufort architecture, showing both Adamesque and West Indian stylistic influences. It is also notable as a home of Dr. James Robert Verdier, who discovered a treatment for yellow fever. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973 for its architectural significance. Marshlands is located in Beaufort's historic downtown, on a parcel east of the junction of Pinckney and Federal Streets, overlooking the Beaufort River. It is a two-story wood-frame structure, set on a tall foundation of pink tabby cement with an arcade of arches. It is topped by a hip roof and its exterior is sheathed in wooden clapboards. A single-story porch extends around three sides of the house, supported by square columns. The main entrance is framed by sidelight windows and topped by a fanlight. The interior retains high quality original Adamesque woodwork. The house was built about 1814 for Dr. James Robert Verdier, and is noted among Beaufort's houses for its distinctive blend of Adam style elements with those from the West Indies, the latter including the arcaded basement and the single-story porch (when typical Beaufort houses have two-story porches). Dr. Verdier was noted for discovering early treatments for yellow fever; his house was used during the American Civil War as the headquarters for the United States Sanitary Commission. The house is privately owned, and is not open to the public. List of National Historic Landmarks in South Carolina National Register of Historic Places listings in Beaufort County, South Carolina Marshlands, Beaufort County (501 Pinckney St., Beaufort), at South Carolina Department of Archives and History Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. SC-152, "James Robert Verdier House, 501 Pinckney Street, Beaufort, Beaufort County, SC", 13 photos, 1 photo caption page, supplemental material
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When was Marshlands listed on the National Register?
Marshlands was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Marshlands?
Marshlands is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Marshlands a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Marshlands 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 Marshlands?
The period of significance for Marshlands is recorded as the industrial era.
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