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Rhett, Robert Barnwell, House

Rhett, Robert Barnwell, House is a historic place in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73001691.

Charleston, Charleston County, South CarolinaListed November 7, 1973NRIS #73001691★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Rhett, Robert Barnwell, House?

The Robert Barnwell Rhett House is a historic house at 6 Thomas Street in Charleston, South Carolina. A National Historic Landmark, it is significant as the home of Robert Barnwell Rhett, a leading secessionist politician. He opposed John C. Calhoun to lead the Bluffton Movement for separate state action on the Tariff of 1842. Rhett was one of the leading fire-eaters at the Nashville Convention of 1850, which failed to endorse his aim of secession.

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Listing details

Name
Rhett, Robert Barnwell, House
City
Charleston
County
Charleston County
State
South Carolina
Listed on the National Register
November 7, 1973
NRIS reference number
73001691
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.78629, -79.94231
When was Rhett, Robert Barnwell, House listed on the National Register?

Rhett, Robert Barnwell, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.

Where is Rhett, Robert Barnwell, House located?

Rhett, Robert Barnwell, House is located in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina at approximately 32.78629, -79.94231. See the map above.

Is Rhett, Robert Barnwell, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rhett, Robert Barnwell, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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