College of Charleston, Charleston

Name: College of Charleston
Address: 66 George St, Charleston, 29424-0001, United States
Telephone: +1 843-805-5507

#50 among attractions in Charleston

Universities and schools

Gallery (4)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts college in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, it is the oldest college in South Carolina, the 13th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and the oldest municipal college in the country. The founders of the college include three future signers of the Declaration of Independence, and three future signers of the United States Constitution. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1770 (254 years ago)Coordinates: 32°47'3"N, 79°56'15"W

Address

66 George StHarleston VillageCharleston 29424-0001 United States

Contact

+1 843-805-5507

Website

Social media

Add

Charleston

Day trips

College of Charleston – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Joseph Manigault House, TD Arena.

~680 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, Charleston
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History offers a journey through time for visitors interested in the ancient life and geological history of the Earth. This museum, situated within the College of Charleston, is a...
~920 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Charleston
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, St. Matthews Lutheran Church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural beauty. This historic Lutheran church is not only a place of worship but also a point of interest for visitors...
~1880 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joseph Manigault House, Charleston
10 min walk • The Joseph Manigault House is a historic house museum in Charleston, South Carolina that is owned and operated by the Charleston Museum.
~1110 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TD Arena, Charleston
6 min walk • TD Arena is a 5,100 seat multi-purpose arena in Charleston, South Carolina, United States that opened in 2008 and replaced John Kresse Arena as the home of the College of Charleston Cougars basketball and volleyball teams.
~1110 ftNE
Park
Marion Square, Charleston
6 min walk • Marion Square is greenspace in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, spanning six and one half acres. The square was established as a parade ground for the state arsenal under construction on the north side of the square.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dock Street Theatre, Charleston
17 min walk • The Dock Street Theatre is a theater in the historic French Quarter neighborhood of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
~1830 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston
9 min walk • The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, often referred to as Mother Emanuel, is a church in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1817, Emanuel AME is the oldest African Methodist Episcopal church in the Southern United States.
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Gaillard Center, Charleston
11 min walk • The Gaillard Center is a concert hall and performance venue in Charleston, South Carolina. It opened in 2015 and replaced the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Both buildings were named after John Palmer Gaillard Jr. mayor of Charleston from 1959 to 1975.
~1640 ftSE
Greek Revival architecture, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, Charleston
8 min walk • Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim is a Reform Synagogue located in Charleston, South Carolina. Having founded the congregation in 1749, it was later claimed to be the first Reform synagogue located in the United States, the current 1841 synagogue was built by enslaved African descendants...
~1710 ftSE
Church
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Charleston
9 min walk • St. Mary of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church is the first Roman Catholic parish in the Carolinas and Georgia. The current building at 93 Hasell St. in Charleston, South Carolina, is the third structure to house the congregation on this site.
~1900 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Central Baptist Church, Charleston
10 min walk • Central Baptist Church is a historic Southern Baptist church at 26 Radcliffe Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The Central Baptist Church was completed in 1893 and is considered the first church in Charleston founded and constructed entirely by African-Americans.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to College of Charleston?

Nearby attractions include Sottile Theatre, Charleston (3 min walk), Charleston Historic District, Charleston (3 min walk), Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, Charleston (4 min walk), St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Charleston (5 min walk).