Rutledge, Edward, House
National Historic Landmark

Rutledge, Edward, House

Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
Listed
November 11, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
71000751

About this property

The Edward Rutledge House, is a historic house at 117 Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina. This 18th-century house was built in 1760 for James Laurens, a Charleston merchant, who left in 1768 and moved to France. It was first rented to and later sold to Edward Rutledge, 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.

Location

117 Broad St.
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
32.77628, -79.93370

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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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.

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