Brewton, Miles, House - Charleston, South Carolina - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Miles Brewton House is one of the best examples of 18th century Georgian Palladian architectural style in the United States.

Walking down the street I was first drawn by the unique, albeit intimidating fencing. Apparently in 1822 would be the focus of a failed slave uprising known historically as the Denmark Vessey "incident." As a result, this long stretch of menacing fencing was added. It is known in historical circles as "cheveux de fries," or roughly translated from French as "frozen hair.

Earlier the home owner, Rebecca Brewton Motte, would rise to fame herself for being a heroine of the Revolutionary War. A strong supporter of the Patriot cause, she gave everything she could to advance it, and became known as one of the first outspoken "strong women" of the south. Ironically enough, however, when the British descended on Charleston, troops took over the house, and the massive building became the headquarters for the British officer Sir Henry Clinton, and Lords Rawdon and Cornwallis.

Street address: 27 King Street Charleston, SC United States County / Borough / Parish: Charleston Year listed: 1966 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1750-1799 Historic function: Domestic, Landscape Current function: Domestic, Landscape Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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