Edward Rutledge House facts for kids
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Edward Rutledge House
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U.S. National Historic Landmark District
Contributing Property |
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Edward Rutledge House in 2011
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 Location in South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Location | 117 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina |
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| Area | 1-acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1760 |
| Architect | Miller & Fullerton |
| Part of | Charleston Historic District (ID66000964) |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000751 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 11, 1971 |
| Designated NHL | November 11, 1971 |
| Designated NHLDCP | October 9, 1960 |
The Edward Rutledge House is a very old and important building located at 117 Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina. It is also known as the Carter-May House and is currently called The Governor's House Inn. This house was once the home of Edward Rutledge (1749–1800). He was a very important person who signed the United States Declaration of Independence. Later, he became the Governor of South Carolina. Even though the house has changed a lot over the years, its main parts from the 1760s are still there. Because of its history, it was named a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
What Does the Edward Rutledge House Look Like?
The Edward Rutledge House is in the old part of Charleston. You can find it at the corner of Broad and Orange Streets. It is a large, two-story house with a special type of roof called a hip roof. The outside walls are covered with clapboard siding. Like many houses in Charleston, it has a two-story porch on its right side.
The front of the house, facing Broad Street, has a triangle-shaped part (a gable) in the middle of the roof. This part has decorative blocks called modillions. The main entrance is in the center of the front. It has a window above it and smaller windows on each side. Inside, the house has been changed many times because it has been used for different things. However, some of its original features from the 1700s are still there.
Who Was Edward Rutledge?
The house is most famous because it was the home of Edward Rutledge. He was one of the people who signed the United States Declaration of Independence. Edward Rutledge was born in South Carolina. He studied law in England and became a lawyer in Charleston before the American Revolution.
He was a representative in the First and Second Continental Congresses. These were important meetings where leaders from the American colonies decided to become independent from Great Britain. During the American Revolutionary War, Edward Rutledge was captured. He became a prisoner of war in 1780 during the Siege of Charleston. After the war, he continued to serve his state. He became the Governor of South Carolina in 1798 and served until he passed away in 1800.
What is the House Used for Today?
Today, the Edward Rutledge House is no longer a private home. It has been turned into a bed and breakfast. This means people can stay there overnight, like a small hotel.
