Site of Gibbes House
On this corner stood the home of Dr. Robert W. Gibbes (1809-66) distinguished physician, scientist, historian, editor, antiquarian; Surgeon General of South Carolina 1861-65. The house with his notable library, art treasures and scientific collections was burned by Union troops February 17, 1865.
Marker is on Hampton Street, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
