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CANNONBOROUGH
Once the site of colonial lumber mills, peninsular Charleston’s
Cannonborough district is now an inviting downtown address, blending
stylish historic and reproduction residential construction. Located
within walking distance of the College of Charleston and the
University of South Carolina Medical Center complex, this
neighborly, yet metropolitan area has some of the more affordable
properties in the city.
Notable Homes and Buildings and fun facts:
The most famous house in Cannonborough is the McBee House at 172
Rutledge, now the centerpiece of Ashley Hall School. The 1815
Regency Villa style home was once owned by George Trenholm, an
expert duelist and financier of Civil War blockade runners, and
presumed to be the man on whom the Rhett Butler character was based
in Gone With The Wind.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is remarkable in
that it is the only large historic church in Charleston made of
wood. The Thomas Street structure was built after the Civil War by
the small black Episcopal congregation made up of former slaves and
freemen, who had organized inside a defunct Vanderhorst Street
chapel since 1865. The congregation hoped to build their own church,
but found it difficult during the desolate Reconstruction era, and
turned to a former Confederate, Rev. Anthony Toomer Porter, who
became the white rector of an all-black church. With Rev. Toomer’s
help, the Greek Revival structure was completed beautifully in 1878
and continued to serve until it was nearly destroyed by Hurricane
Hugo in 1989. Having survived throughout difficult circumstances
since the Civil War days, the congregation worked to restore its
historic pews, stained glass and slate roof, which continue to
beckon congregants today.
Neighborhood Restaurants and Shopping:
Cannonborough is a
short walk to Upper King Street where you will find some of
Charleston's favorite eateries and shopping spots.
Old southern flavors abound at the Hominy Grill at 207 Rutledge
Avenue, a restaurant featured in Gourmet, Esquire and Food and Wine
magazines, as well as The New York Times. Serving breakfast, lunch
and dinner, the restaurant specializes in the southern staple made
from milled corn. The size to which kernels were ground
distinguishes hominy, which is slightly larger, from the more
minute-sized grits. In either case, mixed with butter and cheese, or
paired with shrimp or eggs, the rich taste is a long-time favorite
and tradition.
Basil is a local favorite for lunch and
dinner. Rue De Jean, a french style bistro, referred to
as Rue by most of Charleston has wonderful mussels and and fried to
die for! Voted one of the best French restaurants in town. If
it is dessert you like, then you have come to the right place as
well. There are cupcakes of all shapes and sizes at Cupcake
owned by Kristin Kuhlke. The Macaroon Boutique is a
traditional bakery/pastry shop where you will find all sorts of
breads, rolls, and colorful cookies baked with fresh ingredients by
the French owners.
Two Boroughs Larder is a cozy, family style
restaurant in the Cannon and Elliot boroughs. They serve
breakfast all day. The larder is open til 9 pm serving veal,
rabbit, pork, lamb and lots more!
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