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Exchange and Provost

Exchange and Provost is a historic place in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000160.

Charleston, Charleston County, South CarolinaListed December 17, 1969NRIS #69000160★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Exchange and Provost?

The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, also known as the Custom House, and The Exchange, is a historic building at East Bay and Broad Streets in Charleston, South Carolina. Built in 1767–1771, it has served a variety of civic institutional functions, including notably as a prisoner of war facility operated by British forces during the American Revolutionary War. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973. It is now a museum operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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Listing details

Name
Exchange and Provost
City
Charleston
County
Charleston County
State
South Carolina
Listed on the National Register
December 17, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000160
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.77684, -79.92690
When was Exchange and Provost listed on the National Register?

Exchange and Provost was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1969.

Where is Exchange and Provost located?

Exchange and Provost is located in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina at approximately 32.77684, -79.92690. See the map above.

Is Exchange and Provost a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Exchange and Provost is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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