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Oct 15, 1970
National Register of Historic Places - Branford-Horry House
Statement of Significance: The house was considered as a National Historic Landmark reflecting significant colonial architecture. It was built for William Banford,a wealthy planter, in 1765-67, and is rated one of Charleston’s finest examples of a three-story brick Georgian townhouse, or double house.” In 1801 it was purchased by Thomas Horry, who had married Branford’s daughter. His son, Elias Horry, president of the South Carolian Canal and Railroad Company from 1831 to 1834, inherited the house and altered it somewhat. The house was owned by the Horry family until 1853.
National Register of Historic Places - Branford-Horry House
Statement of Significance: The house was considered as a National Historic Landmark reflecting significant colonial architecture. It was built for William Banford,a wealthy planter, in 1765-67, and is rated one of Charleston’s finest examples of a three-story brick Georgian townhouse, or double house.” In 1801 it was purchased by Thomas Horry, who had married Branford’s daughter. His son, Elias Horry, president of the South Carolian Canal and Railroad Company from 1831 to 1834, inherited the house and altered it somewhat. The house was owned by the Horry family until 1853.
Oct 15, 1970
Posted Date
Jun 08, 2023
Historical Record Date
Oct 15, 1970
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
Source Website
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
