Hampton-Preston House - Columbia, South Carolina
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 34° 00.613 W 081° 01.762
17S E 497288 N 3763289
Marker for historic mansion in Columbia, South Carolina.
Waymark Code: WMGVPD
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
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Hampton-Preston House

Built about 1818 by Ainsley Hall.  Purchased 1823 by Wade Hampton, I.  Inherited by his daughter, Mrs. John S. Preston, 1863.  Headquarters of Union Gen. J.A. Logan 1865; Residence of Gov. F.J. Moses 1872-74, Ursuline Convet 1887-90; College for Women 1915-30.  The gardens, developed during Hampton-Preston ownership, were adored with work of Hiram Powers, sculptor.

The house is now operated as a house museum by Historic Columbia Foundation and is open for tours.

Marker Name: Hampton-Preston House

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Building

Marker number: 7

County: Richland
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