National Register of Historic Places
Rutledge, Edward, House
Rutledge, Edward, 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 71000751.
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Rutledge, Edward, House
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About this place
What is Rutledge, Edward, House?
The Edward Rutledge House, is a historic house at 117 Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina. This 18th-century house was built in 1760 for James Laurens, a Charleston merchant, who left in 1768 and moved to France. It was first rented to and later sold to Edward Rutledge, the home of Founding Father Edward Rutledge (1749–1800), a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence and later Governor of South Carolina. Despite many changes to the house, it retains its 18th-century core dating to about 1760, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
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Listing details
- Name
- Rutledge, Edward, House
- City
- Charleston
- County
- Charleston County
- State
- South Carolina
- Listed on the National Register
- November 11, 1971
- NRIS reference number
- 71000751
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 32.77628, -79.93370
When was Rutledge, Edward, House listed on the National Register?
Rutledge, Edward, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.
Where is Rutledge, Edward, House located?
Rutledge, Edward, House is located in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina at approximately 32.77628, -79.93370. See the map above.
Is Rutledge, Edward, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Rutledge, Edward, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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