Charleston's Historic French Quarter

One of the historic neighborhoods in Charleston, The French Quarter is bordered by the Cooper River, Broad Street, Meeting Street and Market Street and was within the early “walled” city of Charleston. Called the French Quarter in reference to the many French merchants and Huguenots who left their influence on the area, it was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 when efforts to preserve buildings on the Lodge Alley block were started. It is famous for its art galleries, Waterfront Park, many restaurants and businesses.

Amongst the beautiful, historic places in the area you can see the Pink House Tavern, built in 1712, Dock Street Theatre, possibly the site of the first theatrical productions in the US, St. Phillips Episcopal Church, the oldest congregation in Charleston whose present day building was built in 1835, the amazing French Huguenot Gothic Revival church, home of the only surviving French Calvinist Congregation in the US, and St. Phillip’s cemetery and the grave sites of the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence, Edward Rutledge, and Vice President John C. Calhoun.

Buildings constructed in the latter 1600s with cobblestone streets and narrow alleys give this neighborhood Old World appeal and make it a favorite choice amongst homebuyers. This is the ideal community for someone who wants to live in the heart of the city and within a pleasant walk to restaurants (Magnolia’s Grill 225, Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar, McCrady’s and more) museums, 30 art galleries and the famous Dock Street Theatre which opened in 1739 and hosts myriad events such as annual Spoleto Festival performances.

This is one of the most expensive areas in Charleston and home prices start at around $1 million.

Visit our website if you are looking for a home steeped in history like no other, and want to see the beautiful homes for sale in Charleston’s French Quarter.