The Charleston Historic District, alternatively known as Charleston Old and Historic District, is a National Historic Landmark District in Charleston, South Carolina. The district, which covers most of the historic peninsular heart of the city, contains an unparalleled collection of 18th and 19th-century architecture, including many distinctive Charleston "single ho…
The Charleston Historic District, alternatively known as Charleston Old and Historic District, is a National Historic Landmark District in Charleston, South Carolina. The district, which covers most of the historic peninsular heart of the city, contains an unparalleled collection of 18th and 19th-century architecture, including many distinctive Charleston "single houses". It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960.
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Area: about 770 acres (1.20 sq mi; 310 ha) in 1966
Architect: multiple, including Robert Mills
Architectural style: Greek Revival, Other, Federal
Boundary increases: January 30, 1970 · July 16, 1978 · August 2, 1984
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