Historic District - Harleston Village of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina

The Village of Harleston, also frequently called Harleston鈥檚 Green, more rarely Harlestonborough, and more recently Harleston Village, was originally part of a grant made to John Coming and Henry Hughes in 1671-1672. After the death of Coming and his wife, the grant was inherited by Ms. Coming鈥檚 nephew, John Harleston, and his decendants. The streets were opened in 1770 and were named for prominent men of the period, in England and the Province. The first golf club in America, established in 1786, held its meetings and annual dinners in its 鈥淐lub House on Harleston Green.鈥�

A National Historic Landmark, the Old Marine Hospital was designed by Robert Mills, often referred to as the first professionally-trained American architect and a Charleston native. Mills was responsible for the Washington Monument and many public buildings throughout the State and nation. The Marine Hospital was one of the most controversial buildings of Charleston鈥檚 antebellum period, viewed by state鈥檚 rights advocates as an illustration of the Federal government鈥檚 abuse of its powers. Private. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Historic District - Harleston Village of Charleston
Guide Location: USA » Charleston
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sarah Hurst
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