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The Daniel Legare House is the oldest surviving house in the historic Ansonborough area of Charleston, South Carolina.[1] The land upon which the house was built was sold to Daniel Crawford in May 1745 for a price that was much lower than expected for a house at the time, thereby suggesting a construction date after that time.[1] The house was finished and named after Daniel Legare, a local planter and congressman.
History
[edit]When Crawford's estate sold the property in 1760, the deed included a reference to buildings on the grounds.[1] Details about the house suggest two different construction periods.[1] For example, there are breaks in the vertical woodwork between the second (main entrance) floor and the third floor, suggesting that the third floor is a later addition.[1] Daniel Crawford possibly erected the roughly finished basement and first floor of the house while Daniel Legare, a man of means, perhaps expanded the house by adding the upper floor.[1] Daniel Legare, was a representative to the first provincial congress of SC.
Later owners included Bishop William May Wightman. Wightman served as the first president of Wofford College.[2]
As of November 2025[update], it is still privately owned.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thomas, W.H.J. (January 18, 1971). "79 Anson Is Oldest Dwelling in Annsonborough". News and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. pp. B1. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Do You Know Your Charleston?". News and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. August 17, 1931. p. 10. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ "79 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401 - 5 beds/5.5 baths". Redfin. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
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