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Charleston Historic District

Charleston Historic District is a historic place in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000964.

Charleston, Charleston County, South CarolinaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000964★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Charleston Historic District?

The Charleston Historic District, alternatively known as Charleston Old and Historic District, is a National Historic Landmark District in Charleston, South Carolina. The district, which covers most of the historic peninsular heart of the city, contains an unparalleled collection of 18th and 19th-century architecture, including many distinctive Charleston "single houses". It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Charleston Historic District
City
Charleston
County
Charleston County
State
South Carolina
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000964
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.78567, -79.93674
When was Charleston Historic District listed on the National Register?

Charleston Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Charleston Historic District located?

Charleston Historic District is located in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina at approximately 32.78567, -79.93674. See the map above.

Is Charleston Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Charleston Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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