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College of Charleston

College of Charleston is a historic place in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000748.

Charleston, Charleston County, South CarolinaListed November 11, 1971NRIS #71000748★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is College of Charleston?

The College of Charleston is a public university in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, it is the oldest university in South Carolina, the 13th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and the country's oldest municipal college.

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Listing details

Name
College of Charleston
City
Charleston
County
Charleston County
State
South Carolina
Listed on the National Register
November 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000748
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.78390, -79.93726
When was College of Charleston listed on the National Register?

College of Charleston was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Where is College of Charleston located?

College of Charleston is located in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina at approximately 32.78390, -79.93726. See the map above.

Is College of Charleston a National Historic Landmark?

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

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