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Col. William Rhett House

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The Col. William Rhett House was built in 1712 as the main house for Point Plantation later known as Rhettsbury, lying outside the walled city's limits by Col.
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After Rhett's death in 1722, the house remained in his family until 1807 when it was bought by Christopher Fitzsimons. Mr. Fitzsimon's grandson Gov.
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The Col. William Rhett House is one of the oldest structures in Charleston, South Carolina.
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In the 1940s, the house was bought by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Kittredge, the creators of
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is a historic, stuccoed brick two-story home at 54 Hasell St.,
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Buildings and structures in Charleston, South Carolina
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Charleston, South Carolina
Coordinates
32°46′54″N 79°56′4″W / 32.78167°N 79.93444°W / 32.78167; -79.93444
Charleston, South Carolina
Preservation Society of Charleston
William Rhett
Ansonborough
Wade Hampton
Cypress Gardens
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Rhett House Inn
Col. William Rhett House


"Oldest Residence in City Remains A Stately Home"
"Historic Markers Program"
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The Dwelling Houses of Charleston, South Carolina
"Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings"
Categories
Houses in Charleston, South Carolina
Buildings and structures in Charleston, South Carolina

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