Joseph H. Rainey House, Georgetown

Name: Joseph H. Rainey House
Address: Georgetown, United States

#10 among attractions in Georgetown

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The Joseph H. Rainey House, also known as the Rainey-Camlin House, is a historic house at 909 Prince Street in Georgetown, South Carolina. Built in the 1760s, it was the home of the first black United States Congressman, Joseph H. Rainey, a former slave. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1984. ()

Built: 1760 (264 years ago)Coordinates: 33°22'8"N, 79°17'5"W

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Joseph H. Rainey House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church, Temple Beth Elohim, Georgetown Landing Marina, Harold Kaminski House Museum.

~1250 ftE
Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Cemetery
Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church, Georgetown
7 min walk • Prince George Winyah Church is an Anglican church in Georgetown, South Carolina. Prince George Winyah is one of the oldest continuous congregations in South Carolina, and the church building is one of the oldest churches in continuous service in South Carolina.
~1440 ftE
Synagogue
Temple Beth Elohim, Georgetown
7 min walk • Temple Beth Elohim is a Reform synagogue located at 230 Screven Street in Georgetown, South Carolina. In the early 1760s, Abraham Cohen and his younger brother Solomon Cohen, were the first Portuguese Jews to arrive and settle in Georgetown District, South Carolina.
1 miE
33°21'55"N • 79°16'2"W
Georgetown Landing Marina, Georgetown
27 min walk • Sailing, Marina
~720 ftW
33°22'5"N • 79°17'13"W
Harold Kaminski House Museum, Georgetown
4 min walk • History museum, Historical place, Museum
~1540 ftSE
Interesting neighbourhood, Georgian architecture
Georgetown Historic District, Georgetown
8 min walk • Georgetown Historic District is a national historic district located at Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina. The district encompasses 49 contributing buildings in the central business district of Georgetown.
~1360 ftSE
Shipwreck
Brown's Ferry vessel, Georgetown
7 min walk • The Brown's Ferry vessel is a shipwrecked colonial vessel. Based on an analysis of artifacts found on the wreck, it sank sometime between 1730 and 1740 in the Black River, near a place known as Brown's Ferry, which is in the general vicinity of Georgetown, South Carolina.
~1550 ftN
Universities and schools
Winyah Indigo School, Georgetown
8 min walk • Winyah School, also known as Winyah Graded and High School, Georgetown Graded & High School, and Old Winyah School, is a historic school building located at Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina.

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Which popular attractions are close to Joseph H. Rainey House?

Nearby attractions include Harold Kaminski House Museum, Georgetown (4 min walk), Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church, Georgetown (7 min walk), Brown's Ferry vessel, Georgetown (7 min walk), Temple Beth Elohim, Georgetown (7 min walk).

Joseph H. Rainey House, Georgetown

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Joseph H. Rainey House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church, Georgetown

Temple Beth Elohim, Georgetown

Georgetown Landing Marina, Georgetown

Harold Kaminski House Museum, Georgetown

Georgetown Historic District, Georgetown

Brown's Ferry vessel, Georgetown

Winyah Indigo School, Georgetown

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Joseph H. Rainey House?