Marion Square
MARION SQUARE NAMED IN HONOR OF GENERAL FRANCIS MARION AT THE TIME OF THE REVOLUTION THE TOWN GATES STOOD NEAR THIS SPOT ACROSS WHAT IS NOW KING STREET, ORIGINALLY THE HIGH WAY INTO...
- south carolina
- charleston
- francis marion
- 1780
- 1842
- 1941
Mary Elliott Guerard
THIS HOUSE GIVEN IN MEMORY OF MARY ELLIOTT GUERARDSubmitted by @lampbane
- south carolina
- charleston
- mary elliott guerard
Century Time Trunk
CENTURY TIME TRUNK DATA CONCERNING CHARLESTON OF 1939 TO BE OPENED IN 2039 PRESENTED TOTHE CHARLESTON MUSEUM BY THE CHARLESTON EVENING POST Submitted by @lampbane
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- charleston
- 1939
- 2039
- charleston museum
- time capsule
Joseph Manigault House / The Gate Temple
JOSEPH MANIGAULT HOUSE HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1974 ...
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- charleston
- joseph manigault
- 1974
- national par...
- 1803
The Joseph Manigault House
THE JOSEPH MANIGAULT HOUSE AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE ADAM STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE IN PLAN, INTERIOR DETAIL AND DECORATION. THE HOUSE WAS DESIGNED BY GABRIEL MANIGAULT, CHARLESTON'S MOST FAMOUS...
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- charleston
- joseph manigault
- 1953
Wragg Square
WRAGG SQUARE DEDICATED TO THE USE OF THE PEOPLE OF CHARLESTON SC IN THE DIVISION OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN WRAGG 1801Submitted by @lampbane
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- charleston
- john wragg
- wraggborough
- 1801
A History of Courtenay Square
A HISTORY OF COURTENAY SQUARE Firefighting in Charleston Fires, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, and epidemics... although Charleston has faced many kinds of disasters over its long history,...
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- charleston
- firefighting
- fire department
- 1698
- 1861
- 1877
- 1882
- william courtenay
- 1886
- 1877
- well
Market Hall and Sheds
MARKET HALL AND SHEDS HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1975 ...
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- charleston
- national par...
- 1975
Dwight T. Pitcaithley, NPS Historian
In 1776 this nation embarked on a great experiment, an experiment based on the self evident truth that "all men are created equal." It has not been a steady progression, there have been many bumps...
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- charleston
- liberty square
- dwight pitcaithley
- 2001
In Memory of Harold Simmons
In Memory of Harold Simmons 1921-2000 This beautiful section of the Riverwalk was made possible by the civic-minded leadership and service of our friend, Harold Simmons, to his Dockside...
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- charleston
- riverwalk
- 1921
- 2000
The Chehebar Family
THE LAND ON WHICH THIS BUILDING STANDS IS DEDICATED BY THE CHEHEBAR FAMILY MARCELLE ALBERT & JOYCE ISAAC & MARILYN JACK & MARILYN JOSEPH & TERRI RAYMOND & GISELLE AND FAMILIES
- new york
- brooklyn
- gravesend
- mcdonald avenue
- pillar
We the People / US Constitution
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure...
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- charleston
- us constitution
- constitution
Resolution of the First Congress Submitting Twelve Amendments to the Constitution
Congress of the United States, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine THE Conventions of a number of the States,...
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- charleston
- 1789
- congress
- constitution
- bill of rights
The Washington Light Infantry
AT EVERY BOARD A VACANT CHAIR FILLS WITH QUICK TEARS SOME TENDER EYE, AND AT OUR MADDEST SPORT APPEAR THOSE WELL LOVED FORMS THAT WILL NOT DIE; WE LIFT THE GLASS, OUR HAND IS STAYED- WE JEST,...
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- charleston
- washington square
- washington l...
- civil war
- 1894
Septima Poinsette Clark 1898 - 1981
Septima Poinsette Clark 1898-1987 Native Charlestonian and daughter of a former Lowcountry slave, Mrs. Septima Clark was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A graduate of Avery...
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- charleston
- septima clark
- african-american
- naacp
- 1898
- 1979
- 1987
Septima Clark
I want people to see children as human beings and not think of the money it costs nor to think of the amount of time that it will take, but to think of the lives that can be developed into...
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- charleston
- liberty square
- septima clark
15-Inch Rodman
15-Inch Rodman Designed by Thomas J. Rodman, U.S. Army Ordnance Officer, this type of cannon was the largest gun used in combat during the Civil War. These two Rodmans were brought to...
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- charleston
- civil war
- rodman gun
- thomas rodman
- fort sumter
6.4-Inch (100 Pounder) Parrott
6.4-Inch (100 Pounder) Parrott Discovered during the excavations of Fort Sumter, these rifled guns were installed by Federal troops during the 1870's modernization program. Maximum Range: 6800...
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- charleston
- fort sumter
- cannon
- gun
8-Inch (200 Pounder) Parrott
8-Inch (200 Pounder) Parrott Robert Parker Parrott designed the 6.4-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch Parrotts to serve on land or sea. These versatile rifled cannons were simple and inexpensive...
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- charleston
- cannon
- gun
- fort sumter
- robert parke...
Mountain Howitzer
Mountain Howitzer Confederates used several field pieces like this 12-pounder mountain howitzer to defend against a surprise landing by Union forces. 1865
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- charleston
- civil war
- confederate
- 1865
- fort sumter