National Register of Historic Places
Rainey, Joseph H., House
Rainey, Joseph H., House is a historic place in Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 1984, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 84003877.
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Rainey, Joseph H., House
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What is Rainey, Joseph H., House?
The Joseph H. Rainey House, also known as the Rainey-Camlin House, is a historic house at 909 Prince Street in Georgetown, South Carolina. Built in the 1760s, after the Civil War it was the home of Joseph H. Rainey, the first black United States Congressman (R-SC). Born into slavery and freed as a child by his parents, he served several terms, serving from 1870 into 1878. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1984.
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Listing details
- Name
- Rainey, Joseph H., House
- City
- Georgetown
- County
- Georgetown County
- State
- South Carolina
- Listed on the National Register
- April 20, 1984
- NRIS reference number
- 84003877
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 33.36901, -79.28446
When was Rainey, Joseph H., House listed on the National Register?
Rainey, Joseph H., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 1984.
Where is Rainey, Joseph H., House located?
Rainey, Joseph H., House is located in Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina at approximately 33.36901, -79.28446. See the map above.
Is Rainey, Joseph H., House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Rainey, Joseph H., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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