National Historic Landmark-John Rutledge House

National Historic Landmark- John Rutledge House

From 1763 until his death, this large three story brick structure was the home of John Rutledge (1739-1800), older brother of Edward, who served in the Continental Congress (1774-76, 1782-83), was Governor of South Carolina (1779-82), a signer of the U.S. Constitution, and Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1789-91).

Courtesy National Park Service National Historic Landmarks

Photo courtesy Library of Congress Historic American Building Survey