The Old Record Building
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
N 34° 50.923 W 082° 23.977
17S E 372043 N 3857159
Marker ID: SCHM 23-1 Location: South Main Street, across from the Poinsett Hotel, Greenville County: Greenville Style: Free Standing
Waymark Code: WMQ9A3
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member BIO-HAZRD
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In 1820, seventy feet south of this point, "the old record building" was erected; it was designed by Robert Mills (1781-1855), famous Charleston architect, designer of the Washington Monument. This building of classic design was county courthouse until 1855; then record building until removed, 1924. John C. Calhoun spoke from its portico on current issues.
Erected in 1938 by Greenville Life Underwriters Association.
Marker Name: The Old Record Building

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Building

Marker number: 23-1

County: Greenville
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