Nathaniel Russell House, Charleston

Name: Nathaniel Russell House
Address: 40 E Bay St, Charleston, 29401, United States
Telephone: +1 843-724-8481

#17 among attractions in Charleston

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Nathaniel Russell House is a historic house at 51 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Built in 1808 by wealthy merchant and slave trader Nathaniel Russell, it is recognized as one of America's most important neoclassical houses. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973. ()

Built: 1808 (216 years ago)Coordinates: 32°46'26"N, 79°55'52"W

Address

40 E Bay StSouth of BroadCharleston 29401 United States

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+1 843-724-8481

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Nathaniel Russell House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Arena, Dock Street Theatre, Gaillard Center, Heyward-Washington House.

0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TD Arena, Charleston
22 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.
~1610 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dock Street Theatre, Charleston
8 min walk • The Dock Street Theatre is a theater in the historic French Quarter neighborhood of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
0.9 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Gaillard Center, Charleston
24 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.
~710 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Heyward-Washington House, Charleston
4 min walk • The Heyward-Washington House is a historic house museum at 87 Church Street in Charleston, South Carolina. Built in 1772, it was home to Thomas Heyward, Jr. a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and was where George Washington stayed during his 1791 visit to the city.
~170 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Charleston
1 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic church located at 53 Meeting St. Charleston, South Carolina. The congregation was established in 1731 when a dozen Scottish residents left the Independent Church of Charleston, now the Circular Congregational Church.
~400 ftE
Church, Building
First Baptist Church, Charleston
2 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church in Charleston, South Carolina. The congregation was founded in 1682 under the leadership of William Screven. It is one of the oldest Baptist congregations in the American South.
1.2 miN
Music venue, Music and shows, Nightlife
Music Farm, Charleston
30 min walk • Music Farm is a music venue in Charleston, South Carolina located off of King Street. It has been open since April 1991.
~1520 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Historical place
Pink House, Charleston
8 min walk • Pink House is a historic house and art gallery at 17 Chalmers Street in Charleston, South Carolina that is one of the oldest buildings in South Carolina and is the second oldest residence in Charleston after the Colonel William Rhett House.
0.6 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Concert hall
Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
17 min walk • Grace Church Cathedral, located in Charleston, South Carolina, is the diocesan cathedral of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina. It is also a contributing property in the Charleston Historic District. The parish was founded as the city's fifth Episcopal Church congregation in 1846. The Gothic Revival church was designed by E.B.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Sottile Theatre, Charleston
20 min walk • The Sottile Theatre is a theater in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. It is owned by the College of Charleston and is a rental venue used by many local, regional and national performing arts groups including Spoleto Festival USA. It has 785 seats and was built in the 1920s by Albert Sottile.
1.1 miNW
Church, Concert hall
Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Charleston
27 min walk • The St. Luke and St. Paul Episcopal Church, located on Coming Street in Charleston, is the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina. It was originally known as St. Paul's Radcliffeboro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nathaniel Russell House open?

Nathaniel Russell House is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Nathaniel Russell House?

Nearby attractions include First Presbyterian Church, Charleston (1 min walk), Branford-Horry House, Charleston (2 min walk), First Baptist Church, Charleston (2 min walk), Thomas Rose House, Charleston (3 min walk).