The Old Record Building

The Old Record Building is a South Carolina historical marker in Greenville, Greenville County, dedicated 1938.

Greenville County · dedicated 1938 · South Main St., across from the Poinsett Hotel, Greenville

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70 feet south of this point was erected, 1820, "the old record building," designed by Robert Mills (1781-1855), famous Charleston architect, designer of the Washington Monument. This building of classic design was county courthouse until 1855; then record building until removed, 1924. John C. Calhoun spoke from its portico on current issues.

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Marker data: South Carolina Historical Marker Program, SC Department of Archives and History
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On the National Register nearby

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Poinsett Hotel220 ft
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Places within about 300 feet of this marker that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A nearby listing is not always the marker's own subject.