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Heyward, Dubose, House

Heyward, Dubose, House 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 71000749.

Charleston, Charleston County, South CarolinaListed November 11, 1971NRIS #71000749★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Heyward, Dubose, House?

The Dubose Heyward House is a historic house at 76 Church Street in Charleston, South Carolina. Now a wing of a larger house, this modest two-story structure was the home from 1919 to 1924 of author Dubose Heyward (1885–1940), author of Porgy, one of the first works to portray Southern African-Americans in a positive light. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.

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Listing details

Name
Heyward, Dubose, House
City
Charleston
County
Charleston County
State
South Carolina
Listed on the National Register
November 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000749
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.77406, -79.92871
When was Heyward, Dubose, House listed on the National Register?

Heyward, Dubose, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Where is Heyward, Dubose, House located?

Heyward, Dubose, House is located in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina at approximately 32.77406, -79.92871. See the map above.

Is Heyward, Dubose, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Heyward, Dubose, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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