South Carolina State Arsenal
- Also Known As: Old Citadel
- Address: 377 Meeting St
- Vicinity: N side of Marion Square
- Neighborhood of Mazyck Wraggborough in Charleston, SC
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1830/00/00 | Frederick Wesner | Architect | State Arsenal constructed due to fears resulting from the planned 1822 slave revolt led by Denmark Vesey | Denmark Vesey Slave Revolt | ||
| 1842/00/00 | South Carolina Military Academy established by the State of South Carolina, the arsenal becomes their home in 1843 | |||||
| 1850/00/00 | Edward Brickell White | Architect | Building made taller and wider between 1843-1922 | |||
| 1861/01/09 | At sunrise, Confederate guns on Morris Island, crewed by cadets from the Citadel, fire the first shots of the American Civil War at the merchant relief ship, STAR OF THE WEST, as it approaches Fort Sumter. | Beginning of the American Civil War |
| Particulars for South Carolina State Arsenal: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Historic Use | Arms storage |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Higher Learning | College |
| Area of Significance | Education |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Lodging | |
|---|---|
| Lodging category | Casual Lodging |
| Lodging Style | Hotel |
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