Wraggborough, Charleston

#264 among attractions in Charleston

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Wraggborough is a neighborhood in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, named after slave trader Joseph Wragg, and noted for its association with the slave trade. Wraggborough is part of Mazyck-Wraggborough, also referred to as Wraggborough for short. ()

Coordinates: 32°47'24"N, 79°56'2"W

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The Boroughs (Mazyck - Wraggborough)Charleston United States

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Wraggborough – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Joseph Manigault House, TD Arena, Marion Square.

~1570 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Charleston
8 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...
~560 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joseph Manigault House, Charleston
3 min walk • The Joseph Manigault House is a historic house museum in Charleston, South Carolina that is owned and operated by the Charleston Museum.
~1610 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TD Arena, Charleston
8 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.
~1280 ftSW
Park
Marion Square, Charleston
7 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.
~520 ftW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Charleston Museum, Charleston
3 min walk • The Charleston Museum is a museum located in the Wraggborough neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina. It is one of the oldest museums in the United States. Its highly regarded collection includes historic artifacts, natural history, decorative arts and two historic Charleston houses.
0.9 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dock Street Theatre, Charleston
23 min walk • The Dock Street Theatre is a theater in the historic French Quarter neighborhood of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
~950 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston
5 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.
~1480 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Gaillard Center, Charleston
8 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.
~570 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Gov. William Aiken House, Charleston
3 min walk • The Gov. William Aiken House was built in 1820 at 48 Elizabeth Street, in the Wraggborough neighborhood of Charleston, South Carolina. Despite being known for its association with Gov. William Aiken, the house was built by John Robinson after he bought several lots in Mazyck-Wraggborough in 1817.
~440 ftS
Church
Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston
3 min walk • The Second Presbyterian Church is the fourth oldest church in Charleston, South Carolina.
0.4 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Central Baptist Church, Charleston
11 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Wraggborough?

Nearby attractions include Tiedemann Park, Charleston (1 min walk), Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston (3 min walk), Charleston Museum, Charleston (3 min walk), Joseph Manigault House, Charleston (3 min walk).