First systematic weather observations - Charleston, SC
Posted by: 
Lat34North
N 32° 46.577 W 079° 55.965
17S E 599951 N 3626990
The Home of Dr. John Lining, who made the first systematic weather observations with instruments in America, Located on Broad Street at King Street, Charleston, SC.
Waymark Code: WMB3MP
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2011
Views: 4
Home of Dr. John Lining
Who made the first systematic weather observations with instruments in America
January 1738 ~ February 1753
In this building, which probably antedates the year 1715 .... Dr. lining lived … made observations of the weather ....and may have conducted his apothecary shop .... it is certain that it has been used for this last purpose since 1780 ....
Erected by the city of Charleston
January 11, 1938
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1738
More Information - Web URL: [Web Link]
|
Visit Instructions:As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the Waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the Waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal Waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote Waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.