National Register of Historic Places
Roper, Robert William, House
Roper, Robert William, 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 73001692.
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Roper, Robert William, House
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What is Roper, Robert William, House?
The Robert William Roper House is an early-nineteenth-century house of architectural importance located at 9 East Battery in Charleston, South Carolina. It was built on land purchased in May 1838 by Robert W. Roper, a state legislator from the parish of St. Paul's, and a prominent member of the South Carolina Agricultural Society, whose income derived from his position as a cotton planter and slave holder. The house is considered to be an exemplar of Greek Revival architecture, built on a monumental scale. Although there are now two houses between Roper House and White Point Garden to the south, for a decade after its construction nothing stood between the house and the harbor beyond, making it the first and most prominent house to be seen by visitors approaching Charleston by sea.
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Listing details
- Name
- Roper, Robert William, House
- City
- Charleston
- County
- Charleston County
- State
- South Carolina
- Listed on the National Register
- November 7, 1973
- NRIS reference number
- 73001692
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 32.77101, -79.92842
When was Roper, Robert William, House listed on the National Register?
Roper, Robert William, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.
Where is Roper, Robert William, House located?
Roper, Robert William, House is located in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina at approximately 32.77101, -79.92842. See the map above.
Is Roper, Robert William, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Roper, Robert William, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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