National Register of Historic Places listings in Charleston County, South Carolina facts for kids

Charleston County, South Carolina, is a place full of amazing history! Many important buildings, sites, and areas here are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This special list helps protect places that are important to the history of the United States.

There are over 200 historic places in Charleston County on this list. A big part of these, about 102, are located in the city of Charleston itself. These are listed separately. This article will tell you about the 103 cool places outside the city of Charleston that are also on the National Register. Some places, like the Ashley River Historic District, are so big they are on both lists!

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special club for buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized for its historical value. This helps protect it and can even provide money for its care.

Why are these places important?

These historic places help us learn about the past. They show us how people lived, worked, and even fought long ago. By protecting them, we make sure that future generations can also visit and understand these important stories.

Historic Places in Charleston County (Outside Charleston City)

Charleston County has many fascinating places on the National Register. Let's explore some of them!

Old Plantations and Homes

Many old plantations and homes in the county tell stories of earlier times.

Ashley Hall Plantation

The Ashley Hall Plantation is one of these historic sites. Its exact location is kept private to help protect it. It was added to the National Register in 1975.

Brooklands Plantation

Located on Scanawah Island off Laurel Hill Road, Brooklands Plantation was listed in 1987. It's a great example of the old plantations in the area.

Cassina Point

Cassina Point is a beautiful historic home on Edisto Island, listed in 1986. It's found at 1642 Clark Road.

Hampton Plantation

The Hampton Plantation in McClellanville is a very important site, recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1970. It's located at 1950 Rutledge Road and has a rich history.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

One of the most famous places is Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, about 10 miles northwest of Charleston on Highway 61. It was listed in 1972 and is known for its beautiful gardens and long history.

Marshlands Plantation House

The Marshlands Plantation House was moved from its original spot at the old Naval Base to James Island to keep it safe. It was listed in 1973 and can be found on Fort Sumter Drive.

Oakland Plantation House

The Oakland Plantation House is about 7 miles north of Charleston Harbor on U.S. Route 17. This plantation was added to the National Register in 1977.

Sunnyside Plantation

Sunnyside is another plantation on Edisto Island, listed in 1986. It includes the main house and the foreman's house, showing different parts of plantation life.

Important Churches and Cemeteries

Many churches and cemeteries are also recognized for their historical importance.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in McClellanville, located at 369 Drayton Street, was listed in 2004. It's an important part of the community's history.

Christ Church

Christ Church in Mount Pleasant, at 2304 Highway 17N, has been on the list since 1972. It's a beautiful and historic church.

Cook's Old Field Cemetery

Cook's Old Field Cemetery is a historic burial ground located north of Rifle Range Road in Mount Pleasant. It was added to the National Register in 2003.

Edisto Island Baptist Church

The Edisto Island Baptist Church on Highway 174 was listed in 1982. It has served the community on Edisto Island for many years.

Edisto Island Presbyterian Church

The Edisto Island Presbyterian Church is another significant church on Edisto Island, listed in 1971. It's about 1.9 miles north of the island on Highway 174.

John's Island Presbyterian Church

John's Island Presbyterian Church is located about 10 miles west of Charleston on Highway 20. This church was recognized for its history in 1975.

King Cemetery

King Cemetery is a historic cemetery located northeast of the junction of U.S. Route 17 and S-19-38 in Adams Run. It was added to the National Register in 2000.

Lucas Family Cemetery

The Lucas Family Cemetery on Ellen Drive in Mount Pleasant was listed in 1998. It's a quiet place that holds family history.

Remley Point Cemetery

Remley Point Cemetery in Mount Pleasant, located northeast of 3rd and 4th Avenues, was listed in 2002.

St. James Episcopal Church, Santee

The St. James Episcopal Church, Santee is a National Historic Landmark. It's about 17 miles south of Georgetown on the Santee River and was listed in 1970.

Trinity Episcopal Church

Trinity Episcopal Church on Edisto Island, at 1589 Highway 174, was added to the National Register in 1971.

Military and Naval History

Charleston County also has many sites important to military and naval history.

Battery Gadsden

Battery Gadsden on Sullivan's Island, at 2017 Ion Avenue, was listed in 1974. Today, it houses a library!

Battery Thomson

Right next door, at 2013 Ion Avenue, is Battery Thomson, also listed in 1974. These batteries were important for coastal defense.

Fort Johnson/Powder Magazine

Fort Johnson/Powder Magazine on James Island, at the east end of Ft. Johnson Road, was listed in 1972. It was a key military site.

Fort Moultrie Quartermaster and Support Facilities Historic District

This historic district on Sullivan's Island, near Fort Moultrie, includes buildings that supported the fort. It was listed in 2007.

Fort Palmetto

Fort Palmetto is an old fort site in Christ Church Parish, listed in 1982.

Fort Pemberton Site

Fort Pemberton Site is located on the shoreline of the Stono River on James Island. This site was added to the National Register in 1978.

USS Clamagore (SS-343)

The USS Clamagore is a submarine located at Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant. It's a National Historic Landmark, listed in 1989, and you can visit it!

USS Laffey

The USS Laffey is a famous destroyer also at Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant. It's a National Historic Landmark, listed in 1983, and known as "The Ship That Would Not Die" for its bravery in World War II.

USS Yorktown (CV-10)

The USS Yorktown is a huge aircraft carrier, another National Historic Landmark at Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant. Listed in 1982, it played a big role in World War II.

Other Unique Historic Sites

Charleston County has many other interesting and important places.

Alexander Bache U.S. Coast Survey Line

The Alexander Bache U.S. Coast Survey Line on Edisto Island, at 8377 State Cabin Road, was listed in 2007. This line was part of an important early survey of the U.S. coast.

Bailey's Store

Bailey's Store on Edisto Island, at 1444 South Carolina Highway 174, was listed in 1986. It's now home to the With These Hands Gallery.

Cape Romain Lighthouses

The Cape Romain Lighthouses are southeast of McClellanville on Lighthouse Island. These important guides for ships were listed in 1981.

H. L. Hunley (submarine)

The H. L. Hunley is a famous submarine from the Civil War. It's located on the old Naval base in North Charleston and was listed in 1978. It was the first combat submarine to sink a ship.

Moving Star Hall

Moving Star Hall on River Road in Johns Island was listed in 1982. This building is important for its role in the Gullah Geechee culture and community gatherings.

The Progressive Club

The Progressive Club at 3377 River Road on Johns Island was listed in 2007. This club played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement.

Seashore Farmers' Lodge No. 767

The Seashore Farmers' Lodge No. 767 on James Island, at the junction of Sol Legare and Old Sol Legare Roads, was listed in 2007. It was an important meeting place for African American farmers.

Seaside School

Seaside School on Edisto Island, at 1097 South Carolina Highway 174, was listed in 1994. It served as a school for the local community.

Stono River Slave Rebellion Site

The Stono River Slave Rebellion Site is a National Historic Landmark located off U.S. Route 17 near Rantowles. Listed in 1974, it marks the location of one of the earliest and largest slave revolts in the American colonies.

Willtown Bluff

Willtown Bluff is southwest of Adams Run on the banks of the Edisto River. This historic site was listed in 1974.

Historic Districts

Some areas are so full of historic buildings that they are listed as entire districts.

Ashley River Historic District

The Ashley River Historic District follows the Ashley River and includes parts of Charleston and North Charleston. It's a large area with many historic sites, listed in 1994.

Atlanticville Historic District

The Atlanticville Historic District on Sullivan's Island includes Middle Street, Jasper Boulevard, and Myrtle Avenue. This charming area was listed in 2007.

Charleston Naval Hospital Historic District

The Charleston Naval Hospital Historic District is part of the former Charleston Navy Base in North Charleston. It was listed in 2010.

Charleston Navy Yard Historic District

The Charleston Navy Yard Historic District in North Charleston, including many old buildings and drydocks, was listed in 2006.

McClellanville Historic District

The McClellanville Historic District includes many streets in the town of McClellanville, like Pinckney, Lofton, and Church Streets. This district was recognized in 1982.

Moultrieville Historic District

The Moultrieville Historic District on Sullivan's Island includes Middle Street and Osceola Avenue. It features many old beach houses and the beautiful Stella Maris Church. It was listed in 2007.

Mount Pleasant Historic District

The Mount Pleasant Historic District is bounded by Charleston Harbor, Shem Creek, Royall Avenue, and McCants Drive. This charming area was listed in 1973.

Rockville Historic District

The Rockville Historic District covers the town of Rockville on the northern bank of Bohicket Creek. This historic town was listed in 1972.

Secessionville Historic District

The Secessionville Historic District is north of Folly Beach and extends into Charleston. It was listed in 1979 and is important for its Civil War history.

Sullivan's Island Historic District

The Sullivan's Island Historic District includes Middle Street, I'on Avenue, and Central Avenue. This district was listed in 2007.

U.S. Coast Guard Historic District

The U.S. Coast Guard Historic District on Sullivan's Island, along Ion Avenue, was listed in 1973. It includes buildings important to the Coast Guard's history.

Places No Longer Listed

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register. This can happen if they are moved, destroyed, or if their historical importance changes.

NS Savannah

The NS Savannah was a special nuclear-powered merchant ship. It was once listed while at Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant but was moved to Newport News, Virginia, and removed from the list in 2005.

USCGC Ingham

The USCGC Ingham was a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. It was listed in 1992 while at Patriot's Point but was moved to Key West, Florida, in 2009. It is still a National Historic Landmark there.

Williams Graded School

The Williams Graded School in Lincolnville was listed in 1980 but was sadly destroyed by fire and removed from the list in 1983.

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