South Carolina State House, Columbia

Name: South Carolina State House
Address: 1100 Gervais St, Columbia, 29201-6215, United States
Telephone: +1 803-734-2430

#12 among attractions in Columbia

Top attraction, Historical place, Architecture

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The South Carolina State House is the building housing the government of the U.S. state of South Carolina, which includes the South Carolina General Assembly and the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina. Located in the capital city of Columbia near the corner of Gervais and Assembly Streets, the building also housed the Supreme Court until 1971. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1855 (169 years ago)Coordinates: 33°59'57"N, 81°1'58"W

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1100 Gervais StDowntown Columbia (Historic Downtown Columbia)Columbia 29201-6215 United States

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+1 803-734-2430

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South Carolina State House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Five Points, Colonial Life Arena, Eugene E. Stone III Stadium, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.

0.9 miE
Shopping district, Shopping
Five Points, Columbia
24 min walk • Five Points in Columbia, South Carolina is a shopping, restaurant, and nightlife area that attracts customers from the nearby University of South Carolina and throughout the Columbia metropolitan area. It is the center for the city's annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival.
0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Colonial Life Arena, Columbia
11 min walk • The Colonial Life Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Columbia, South Carolina, primarily home to the University of South Carolina men's and women's basketball teams.
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Eugene E. Stone III Stadium, Columbia
24 min walk • Eugene E. Stone III Stadium is a soccer stadium located in Columbia, South Carolina on the campus of the University of South Carolina.
~850 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Columbia
5 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church, now known as Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, is the first Episcopal and the oldest surviving sanctuary in Columbia, South Carolina. It is a Gothic Revival church that is modeled after York Minster in York, England. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1971.
~450 ftN
Museum, Monuments and statues
African American History Monument, Columbia
3 min walk • The International African American Museum is a museum of African-American history being built in Charleston, South Carolina, on the site where Gadsden's Wharf, the disembarkation point of up to 40% of all American slaves, once stood.
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Efird's Department Store, Columbia
15 min walk • Efird's Department Store, also known as Lourie's Department Store, is a historic department store building located at Columbia, South Carolina. It was built about 1870, and is a rectangular brick building renovated and expanded in 1919.
~1830 ftN
Church, Historical place
First Presbyterian Church, Columbia
9 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church is a historic church building in Columbia, South Carolina. Constructed in 1854, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971.
~1770 ftW
Neighbourhood
The Vista, Columbia
9 min walk • The Congaree Vista is a section of Columbia, South Carolina between the Congaree River and the central business district of downtown. The neighborhood was revitalized during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
0.4 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Melton Memorial Observatory, Columbia
10 min walk • Melton Memorial Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by University of South Carolina. It is named after Dr. William Davis Melton and built in 1928. It is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
~1390 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia
7 min walk • The Koger Center for the Arts is an arts center located in Columbia, South Carolina, on the University of South Carolina campus. It was built in 1988, and has 2,256 saleable seats.
0.6 miN
Art gallery, Art museum, Shopping
Tapp's Arts Center, Columbia
16 min walk • The Building at 1644 Main Street, also known as Tapp's Department Store, is a historic commercial building located at Columbia, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, and enlarged in 1950. It is a five- to seven-story, Depression Modern building faced in stucco and dark tremolite stone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is South Carolina State House open?

South Carolina State House is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to South Carolina State House?

Nearby attractions include African American History Monument, Columbia (3 min walk), Town Theatre, Columbia (4 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Columbia (5 min walk), South Caroliniana Library, Columbia (5 min walk).

How to get to South Carolina State House by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Carolina State House:

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Columbia (15 min walk)