About this property
The Edward Rutledge House , also known as the Carter-May House and now The Governor's House Inn , is a historic house at 117 Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina. This 18th-century house was the home of Founding Father Edward Rutledge (1749–1800), a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence and later Governor of South Carolina. Despite many changes to the house, it retains its 18th-century core dating to about 1760, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71000751. It was listed on November 11, 1971.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Rutledge, Edward, House listed on the National Register?
Rutledge, Edward, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Rutledge, Edward, House?
Rutledge, Edward, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Rutledge, Edward, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Rutledge, Edward, House 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 Rutledge, Edward, House?
The period of significance for Rutledge, Edward, House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1760.
Can I research the history near Rutledge, Edward, House?
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