Old Market Building - Georgetown SC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 33° 21.953 W 079° 16.961
17S E 659768 N 3693167
The Old Market Building was built in 1842. The clock and belfry was added in 1845. On Feb 24, 1985 the town council met here and surrendered Georgetown to the officers of the US Navy. The Rice Museum is now located in the building.
Waymark Code: WM6JER
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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Street address:
Front and Screven Sts
Georgetown, SC

County / Borough / Parish: Georgetown

Year listed: 1969

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event

Periods of significance: 1825-1849

Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Government

Current function: Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2009 To: 12/31/2009

Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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