Fessenden Elementary School

Established in 1868, the school became Fessenden Academy in 1898, in honor of Ferdinand Stone Fessenden, a wealthy businessman from Boston who provided financial support and encouraged the American Missionary Association to sponsor the school. Existing buildings date from the ...

Second Bethel Baptist Church

This frame vernacular style building was completed in 1888 and served as a school for the black community. The pastor, the Reverend Henry Shaw, was the first to minister to the local African American turpentine, sawmill and phosphate workers.

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National Historic Landmark-Graniteville Historic District

National Historic Landmark- Graniteville Historic District

In this community, William Gregg (1800-1867), perhaps the most significant figure in the development of cotton mills in the South, successfully introduced the textile industry to the South before the Civil War.

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National Historic Landmark-William Gibbes House

National Historic Landmark-William Gibbes House

Constructed in 1779, this late-Georgian town house was redone in the Adam manner in 1794.

One of the finest two-story frame late-Georgian town houses in the American colonies, it is Charleston's most elegant two-story wooden double ...

National Historic Landmark-Fort Hill,John C. Calhoun House

National Historic Landmark- Fort Hill -John C. Calhoun House

This was the residence of John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), best remembered for his vigorous defense of States' Rights.

His long political career included the U.S. House and Senate, service as Secretary of ...

National Historic Landmark-First Baptist Church-Columbia

National Historic Landmark- First Baptist Church, Columbia

On December 17, 1860, the South Carolina Convention of the People met here, and voted on the resolution: That it is the opinion of this Convention that the State of South Carolina should forthwith ...

National Historic Landmark-Fireproof Building

National Historic Landmark-Fireproof Building

Designed by Robert Mills and completed in 1827 to house the Charleston District records, this may be the first supposedly fireproof building in the United States.

National Historic Landmark-Farmers' and Exchange Bank

National Historic Landmark- Farmers' and Exchange Bank

Completed in 1854, this Moorish design of bank may have been influenced by the popularity of Washington Irving's novel, THE ALHAMBRA; this style evolved from an aspect of English Regency architecture.

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National Historic Landmark-Exchange and Provost

National Historic Landmark-Exchange and Provost

Built 1767-71, the structure has served as a customhouse, merchantile exchange, military prison and barracks, and post office. In 1790, the State Legislature met here to ratify the new State Constitution.

The building was badly damaged ...

National Historic Landmark-Drayton Hall

National Historic Landmark-Drayton Hall

Completed in 1742, this is an outstanding example of a plantation house. The entrance hall, with its elaborate double stairs, full wood paneling, and ornamental ceiling, was among the finest in the British Colonies.

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