Rockville Historic District (Rockville, South Carolina)

Rockville Historic District
Location Town of Rockville on the northern bank of Bohicket Creek, Rockville, South Carolina
Coordinates 32°36′18″N 80°11′35″W / 32.60500°N 80.19306°W / 32.60500; -80.19306Coordinates: 32°36′18″N 80°11′35″W / 32.60500°N 80.19306°W / 32.60500; -80.19306
Area 49.6 acres (20.1 ha)
Built 1860 (1860)
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP reference # 72001202[1]
Added to NRHP June 13, 1972

Rockville Historic District is a national historic district located at Rockville, Charleston County, South Carolina. The district encompasses 19 contributing buildings in the town of Rockville. The dwellings reflect Rockville's historic role as a summer resort town. The houses are characterized by spacious porches, raised foundations, and large central hallways designed for summer comfort and relaxation. Located in the district are the Grace Episcopal Church and Wadmalaw Presbyterian Church.[2][3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Nancy R. Ruhf (January 1972). "Rockville Historic District" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. Retrieved 2014-08-01.
  3. ↑ "Rockville Historic District, Charleston County (Rockville)". National Register Properties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 2014-08-01. and accompanying map.


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